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Ministry: Section Of Palmetto Road Closed
The Ministry of Public Works advised that Palmetto Road is closed from Bishop Spencer Road to Marsh Folly Road, due to a “further collapse of material overnight as a result of rain.” A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public that Palmetto Road is closed from Bishop Spencer Road to Marsh Folly Road. “All... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Heavy Rain Causes Flooding
[Updating] As of 8.30am this morning [Feb 19], the heavy rainfall has caused some flooding across the island, with reports of traffic being slowed in some areas due to floods, while a section of Palmetto Road blocked off and traffic being diverted. Last night the Government said that this morning’s high tide coincides with a period of forecast heavy... Read more of this article
Minister Addresses Palmetto Road Concerns
The Minister of Public Works Patricia Gordon-Pamplin said she wishes to express her “sincere words of compassion to those residents on Palmetto Road, Perimeter Lane and elsewhere on the island whose homes have been affected by flooding over recent weeks as a result of the weakening infrastructure.” The Minister said: “I have personally... Read more of this article
Photos: Work Continues At Collapsed Wall Site
A bobcat, backhoe and at least three trucks along with a team of men are working with small jackhammers and hand tools at the scene of the collapsed wall on Palmetto Road today [Feb 16]. On Friday, a portion of wall on Palmetto Road collapsed following heavy rainfall throughout the night and saw a pile of dirt and debris slide towards residents’... Read more of this article
Photos: Collapsed Wall On Palmetto Road
[Updated with photos] As of 7am this morning [Feb 14] there are traffic restrictions in place in the Palmetto Road Devonshire and Dutton Avenue, Pembroke areas due to downed utility poles and wires and a collapsed wall. A police spokesperson said, “The motoring public is advised that due to downed utility poles and wires in the Palmetto Road... Read more of this article
Traffic Lights Installed After Rock Collapse
The Ministry of Public Works said they would like to advise the motoring public that it recognizes the inconvenience caused by the road closure on Palmetto Road, and they are pursuing a remedy to ensure that the rock cut is stabilized and the road returned to normal use as soon as possible. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry introduced the traffic... Read more of this article
Traffic Restrictions For ‘Significant Time Period’
The Ministry of Public Works said they would like to advise the motoring public of the traffic restrictions on the west bound lane of Palmetto Road west of Bishops Spencer Road. A spokesperson said, “It is anticipated that this lane closure will be in effect for a significant period of time until such time as the rock cut that collapsed on the... Read more of this article
