The National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC) is set to officially hand over the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of Highway 2000 next month.
Since it opened in September 2023, NROCC has managed this section of the highway.
But following Cabinet approval in July 2024, NROCC accepted an offer from TransJamaican Highway valued at US$20.3 million.
This agreement grants TransJamaican Highway the right to operate and maintain Phase 1C of Highway 2000 until November 20, 2036.
In the meantime, NROCC is again warning the public about the serious dangers posed by vandalism of highway fencing.
The warning follows a two-vehicle collision on Friday night, which occurred after several cows strayed onto the roadway.
Managing Director Stephen Edwards revealed that preliminary investigation suggests that the crash was caused by criminals who had cut the right-of-way fencing, likely during an act of praedial larceny.
Mr. Edwards stressed that when individuals cut the fencing to steal livestock from nearby farms, they compromise the barrier, allowing animals to wander on the highway.
He said this kind of criminal activity presents a grave safety risk to motorists.
NROCC confirmed that the damaged fencing was repaired overnight and says it is working closely with the police to help prevent future incidents.
The agency also noted that there have been no major incidents involving stray animals along the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the highway for the past two years thanks to consistent maintenance and monitoring.
NROCC is urging members of the public to report any suspicious activity near the highway's right-of-way fencing to the authorities immediately.
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