The Ministry of Works and Transport is advising the public that there will be a temporary road closure along New Colonial Road, between Location Road and No. 2 Junction, Barrackpore. These works are scheduled to commence from today (Thursday 3rd October, 2024) and be completed by Monday (7th October, 2024). This has become necessary to facilitate bridge testing works.

Hours of Work: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Alternative Routes:

• Commuters should use Khanai Road North and Mussarap Trace, off G.P. Road, to access Rochard Douglas Road and proceed to New Colonial Road.

In light of the above, motorists are advised to comply with the following:

• Proceed with caution and observe all directional signs and barriers.
• Comply with instructions from Police Officers on-site to facilitate a safe and orderly flow of traffic.
• Be aware of heavy equipment entering and exiting the site.
• Drive at a reduced speed on approaching the work zone.

The Ministry said it regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for its continued co-operation. For further information, please call the Programme for Upgrading Roads Efficiency (PURE) Unit at 638-2350 or 675-4052.

The Ministry of Works and Transport is advising the public that there will be a temporary road closure along Rushworth Street, between Cipero Street and San Fernando Bypass Road, San Fernando. These works will commence on Thursday (3rd October, 2024) and will be completed on Sunday (6th October, 2024). This has become necessary to facilitate road rehabilitation works.

Hours of Work: 7:00 PM - 4:00 AM

Alternative Routes:

• Commuters can utilize Coffee Street and Cipero Street to arrive at their destinations.

In light of the above, motorists are advised to comply with the following:

• Proceed with caution and observe all directional signs and barriers.
• Comply with instructions from Police Officers on-site to facilitate a safe and orderly flow of traffic.
• Be aware of heavy equipment entering and exiting the site.
• Drive with caution on all milled (possibly uneven) surfaces.
• Drive at a reduced speed on approaching the work zone. ​

The Ministry said it regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for its continued co-operation. For further information, please visit the Ministry’s website (www.mowt.gov.tt) or call the Programme for Upgrading Roads Efficiency (PURE) Unit at 638-2350 or 675-4052.

The Ministry of Works and Transport is advising the public that there will be a temporary traffic diversion along O’Meara Road, between O’Connor Drive and Palm Drive, Arima. These works are scheduled to commence on Tuesday (1st October, 2024) and is expected to be completed on Thursday 31st October, 2024. This has become necessary to facilitate road rehabilitation works.

NOTE:

• Commuters proceeding North along O’Meara Road would be diverted onto the new carriageway to the right from Palm Drive.
• Commuters proceeding South along O’Meara Road would be diverted onto the new carriageway to the left from Nutones Boulevard.
• Commuters accessing Xtra Foods Plaza and the Arima Borough Corporation would be utilizing O’Connor Street to enter and exit.
• Commuters accessing the Arima Borough Corporation Stockpile, Ministry of Works and Transport O’Meara Stockpile and the Municipal Police Station would utilize the entrance/exit located opposite Steel Structures Limited.
• Only local traffic will be permitted within the work zone during this time.

​ALTERNATIVE ROUTES:

• Motorists are recommended to utilize Yorke Ave via Nutones Boulevard, Lennox Yearwood Expressway or via Spancrete Boulevard to continue to their destination.

Considering the above, motorists are advised to comply with the following:

• Proceed with caution and observe all directional signs and barriers.
• Comply with instructions from Police Officers on-site to facilitate a safe and orderly flow of traffic.
• Drive at a reduced speed on approaching the work zone.
• Drive with caution on all milled (possibly uneven) surfaces.

The Ministry is reminding the public that there will be frequent movement of heavy equipment along the roadway which may result in dust, noise and restrictions to traffic flow.

The Ministry said it regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for its continued co-operation. For further information, please visit the Ministry’s website (www.mowt.gov.tt) or call the Programme for Upgrading Roads Efficiency (PURE) Unit at 638-2350 or 675-4052.

The Ministry of Works and Transport is advising the public that there will be a temporary road disruption along St. Clair Avenue, off Queen's Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain. These works are scheduled to commence on Monday 30th September, 2024 and is expected to be completed on Friday 4th October, 2024. This has become necessary to facilitate road rehabilitation works.

Hours of Work: 8:00 PM - 5:00 AM

Considering the above, motorists are advised to comply with the following:

• Proceed with caution and observe all directional signs and barriers.
• Motorists should drive at a reduced speed on approaching the work zone.
• Comply with instructions from Police Officers on-site to facilitate a safe and orderly flow of traffic.
• Be aware of heavy equipment entering and exiting the site.
• Drive with caution on all milled (possibly uneven) surfaces.

The Ministry said it regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for its continued co-operation. For further information, please visit the Ministry’s website (www.mowt.gov.tt) or call the Programme for Upgrading Roads Efficiency (PURE) Unit at 638-2350 or 675-4052.

The Ministry of Works and Transport is advising the public that there will be a temporary road closure along the slow lane on the Churchill Roosevelt Highway, between Mausica Intersection to Maloney Intersection (Westbound). These works are scheduled to commence from today (Thursday 19th September, 2024) and is expected to be completed on Saturday (21st September, 2024). This has become necessary to facilitate road rehabilitation works.

Hours of Work: 6:00 PM to 5:00 AM

Considering the above, motorists are advised to comply with the following:

• Proceed with caution and observe all directional signs and barriers.
• Motorists should drive at a reduced speed on approaching the work zone.
• Comply with instructions from Police Officers on-site to facilitate a safe and orderly flow of traffic.
• Be aware of heavy equipment entering and exiting the site.
• Drive with caution on all milled (possibly uneven) surfaces.

The Ministry said it regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for its continued co-operation. For further information, call the PURE Unit at 638-2350 or 675-4052.

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers of unplanned water interruption due to the relocation of a 16-inch diameter pipeline at Bridal Road, Cunupia.

Affected areas are as follows:

• Warrenville, Bejucal, Munroe Road, Warren Munroe Road, Bejucal, Adjodha, Bridal Road, Chadee Lohar Road and environs.

WASA notes that restoration is expected by 5:00 PM this afternoon (Sunday 15th September, 2024).

The Authority thanks customers for their patience and understanding.

The Ministry of Works and Transport is advising the public that there will be a temporary road closure along Jerningham Railway Road, between Elohim Road and Pina Extension, Cunupia. These works will commence on Saturday 14th September, 2024 and is expected to be completed on Monday 16th September, 2024. This has become necessary to facilitate pipeline relocation works.

Alternative access routes to be utilized are as follows:

1. Commuters traversing North along Jerningham Railway Road, beyond the construction site, will be required to turn right onto Dyette Street, left onto Southern Main Road and left onto Munroe Road, where they can then turn left onto Jerningham Railway Road.
2. Commuters traversing South along Jerningham Railway Road, beyond the construction site, will be required to continue in an Easterly direction along Munroe Road, and then turn right onto the Southern Main Road, then turn right onto Dyette Street until intersecting with Jerningham Railway Road.
3. Commuters traversing East along Cemetery Street will only be allowed to turn left at the intersection of Cemetery Street and Jerningham Railway Road. Only local traffic will be allowed to turn right onto Jerningham Railway Road.

Hours of Work: 24 Hours

The Ministry is reminding the public that there will be frequent movement of heavy equipment along the roadway which may result in dust, noise and restrictions to roadside parking. Considering the above, motorists are advised to comply with the following:

• Proceed with caution and observe all directional signs and barriers.
• Comply with instructions from Police Officers on-site to facilitate a safe and orderly flow of traffic.
• Be aware of heavy equipment entering and exiting the site.
• Drive with caution on all milled (possibly uneven) surfaces.
• Drive at a reduced speed on approaching the work zone.

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​The Ministry said it regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for its continued co-operation. For further information, please visit the Ministry’s website (www.mowt.gov.tt) or call the Programme for Upgrading Roads Efficiency (PURE) Unit at 638-2350 or 675-4052.

The Ministry of Works and Transport is advising the public that there will be a temporary disruption of traffic along the M1 Tasker Road, from 0.0 Km mark to 0.8 Km mark (between the Naparima Mayaro Road NP Gas Station and Gopaul Bypass Road), to facilitate road rehabilitation works.

The works will take place from Thursday (5th September, 2024) to Friday (6th September, 2024) between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM.

Light vehicles coming from North of Gopaul Bypass Road are to utilize Gopaul Bypass to exit on the Naparima Mayaro Road. Heavy vehicles shall be allowed to traverse the M1 Tasker Road to exit unto the Naparima Mayaro Road. All vehicles exiting the Naparima Mayaro Road unto the M1 Tasker Road shall be allowed to traverse the M1 Tasker Road.

Motorists are advised to:

• Proceed with extreme caution and observe all directional signs and barriers.
• Follow instructions from Police Officers on site to facilitate a safe and orderly flow of traffic.
• Be aware of heavy equipment entering and exiting the work zone.
• Drive at a reduced speed on approaching the work zone.
• Drive with caution on possible uneven surfaces.

The Ministry said it regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for its continued co-operation.

​For further information, please visit the Ministry’s website (www.mowt.gov.tt) or call the Highways Division at 625-4671.

The Ministry of Works and Transport is advising the public that there will be a temporary traffic disruption along the South Trunk Road, 53.8 Km to 54.55 Km, from Bamboo Junction to Gulf City Traffic Lights - Northbound, to facilitate sectional milling and paving works. These works are expected to commence from today (Wednesday 4th September, 2024) and will end on Friday 13th September, 2024.

Hours of Work: 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM

In light of the above, motorists are advised to comply with the following:

• Proceed with caution and observe all directional signs and barriers.
• Comply with instructions from Police Officers or flag persons on-site, to facilitate a safe and orderly flow of traffic.
• Be aware of equipment in the work zone and entering/exiting the site.
• Motorists should drive at a reduced speed and proceed with caution, on approaching the work
• zone.
• No shoulder access would be available at the work zone.

The Ministry said it regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for its continued co-operation.

​For further information, please call the Highways Division at 625-1225.

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers in the Acono Road, Maracas St. Joseph area, of a disruption in their water supply due to a ruptured 8-inch diameter pipeline located at #65 Acono Road.

WASA notes that extensive pipeline repair and relocation works are currently underway, that are scheduled to be completed by 6:00 PM on Wednesday (4th September, 2024).

Members of the public are also advised of traffic restrictions along Acono Road in the vicinity of the job-site.

Motorists are asked to proceed with caution and to obey the instructions of the Traffic Control Officers on duty in the vicinity of the job-site

For further information or assistance, customers can contact WASA’s Customer Call Centre, toll free at 800-4420 to 800-4426.

The Authority thanks customers for their patience and understanding.