Effective Monday, May 23rd 2016, traffic will be redirected for the reconstruction of the West Bridge.
Just a month ago, the Hon. Prime Minister Doctor Roosevelt Skerrit, at a ground breaking ceremony for the reconstruction of the West Bridge announced that work would begin this month.
A contract for $18m was signed with NSG Management and Technical Services Ltd for the construction of the bridge.
Assistant Superintendent of Police, Richmond Valentine, gave a demonstration of the new traffic route to take effect on Monday, May 23rd.
The police also intend to move bus stops around the city to accommodate the construction of the bridge.
The Portsmouth, Salisbury and Marigot bus stops will remain on River Bank
St. Joseph Bus Stop will be relocated to River Street, the Mahaut bus stop to Great George Street and Goodwill and Fond Cole bus stops will remain as is.
Kalinago Territory and Castle Bruce bus stops will be moved to the bus lot opposite Raffoul’s Hardware in Pottersville.
Assistant Superintendent of Police, Richmond Valentine, is advising motorists that they will experience some level of inconvenience. He cautioned them to drive with care, attention and consideration for other road users.
Officer Valentine is appealing to motorists to comply with the traffic signs that will soon be placed at the affected locations.