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Temporary dislocation likely from traffic changes

  The National Works Agency (NWA) said it has been working to ensure that persons are in tune with traffic changes in New Kingston.

Personnel from the NWA were in New Kingston late Friday afternoon handing out flyers advising motorists of the changes which come into effect on Monday.

Communications Manager at the NWA Stephen Shaw said the agency will continue its information drive throughout the weekend.      

"We're going to using the weekend to erect about 60 signs in different locations to inform motorists who normally use these corridors that they're actually no parking zones.

The Police have also been engaged and we are hopeful that the changes will go as smoothly as possible. We suspect that persons may have some difficulties but those should not linger," said Mr. Shaw.

On Monday, motorists will not be allowed to make right turns from Knutsford Boulevard onto Dominica Drive or from Knutsford Boulevard onto Trinidad Terrace. 

Dominica Drive which is currently a one way street will now accommodate two lane traffic flowing in opposite directions.

Parking on this road will no longer be allowed.       

In addition to this, the road between Knutsford Boulevard and Altamont Crescent will be converted into a one way street, while the road along Barbados Avenue and Grenada Crescent will carry two lanes. 

No vehicles will be allowed to park on Knutsford Boulevard, Grenada Crescent, Dominica Drive, Trinidad Terrace, Barbados Avenue and Altamont Crescent.

Roads reopened in Portland & St. Mary

  The NWA also said roads being affected by heavy rains in Portland and St. Mary are now cleared.

In Portland, the Agency said the Balcarres and the Hope Bay roads have been reopened.

Efforts are underway to repair roads in Portland that were badly damaged during the rain.

In St. Mary, the NWA is continuing its effort to remove silt that has washed down onto some roads.

Mr. Shaw said even with the roads cleared, motorists are still being asked to proceed with caution.

Road closed to large vehicles

The NWA is also advising that the Johns Hall road in St. James, in the vicinity of the quarry is being closed to all trucks and articulated vehicles with immediate effect.

Community Relations Officer for the NWA's Western Region Janel Ricketts said access by large vehicles is being restricted, as a section of the road has been undermined.

She explained that the Agency is mobilizing contractors to start the necessary repairs and only small vehicles will be allowed to travel along this section of the corridor until they are completed.

Ms. Ricketts said motorists driving large vehicles are being advised to use alternative routes to access the Johns Hall road.

She stated that motorists coming from the direction of Maroon Town into Johns Hall may use the route through Welcome Hall and then go on to Mount Horeb.

In addition, motorists may also turn right at John's Hall and go through Sunderland, then on to Amity Hall.

Motorists travelling along the Johns Hall Main Road are being advised to travel with care and obey the posted warning signs and the instructions of flag persons.

 

 

 



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