Public Works Min – Removal of roadway encumbrances will ensure road safety

Derelict vehicles

The Public Works Ministry said that the removal of encumbrances along the roadways and government reserves will protect citizens plying their trade, promote ‘road safety’ and improve traffic flow especially in the cases of emergencies.

The ministry launched the removal campaign countrywide on Monday, June 27, after weeks of appeal to citizens to comply voluntarily. It was noted that the campaign is in accordance with of the Laws of Guyana, Section 29 of the Road Act Cap. 51:01 – ‘seizure and disposal of property obstructing road’ Act.

Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, extended gratitude to the ‘patriotic Guyanese who conformed with the government’s call. “As the Minister of Public Works, I would like to thank the many patriotic Guyanese who would’ve already heeded our call and has started to regularise themselves that is obvious throughout the various part of Guyana,” the minister said.

Edghill made the address at the consultancy signing ceremony for the construction of the Ogle to Haags Bosch, Eccles four-lane highway held at the Ministry’s Kingston, Georgetown office on Wednesday.

Minister Edghill disclosed that many Guyanese have been compliant and have been reaching out to the ministry inquiring about the ministry’s derelict site to transport their derelict vehicles. Persons are also seeking help to remove their items.

The minister disclosed that the ministry’s derelict dumpsite is located in Laluni, persons can access the site from the Kuru Kururu, Soesdyke/Linden Highway entrance. He noted that the dumpsite is manned by the ministry, and consists of a compactor that crushes and compacts derelict items. When compacted the items will be stored.

Meanwhile, Edghill is urging citizens to comply with the call.

It was revealed that the ministry will not disrupt construction works, business places or residences, once a temporary construction permit is issued. He added that a ministerial team is currently on a removal campaign along the East Coast Corridor.