Troy Bridge construction on track to be completed by December

 

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Works, Robert Morgan, says construction of the $231 million Troy Bridge in Trelawny, is on track to be completed by December. 

 

Minister Morgan toured the site of the bridge on Wednesday, which will serve the residents of Trelawny, Manchester and St. Elizabeth. 

 

He expressed satisfaction with the progress of the project, noting that the bridge will bring much-needed relief to residents who have been affected by its collapse since August 2021 during the passage of Tropical Storm Grace. 

 

"We are very happy today and I'm happy that Jamaica can see the work that we have done. There is still some work left to be done to finish in December, but we are very sure that when the work is finished, the people of this area will be very proud of the bridge. 

 

"There's indeed plans to rehabilitate the roads on both sides, Manchester side and the Trelawny side. We could never contemplate putting up such a beautiful and imposing piece of infrastructure, but not rehabilitate the roads that lead to it. And we are not just rehabilitating it because the bridge is here, we are rehabilitating it because this is a very important economic hub for both parishes," he suggested.

 

Mr. Morgan conceded that the project has been challenging for the affected residents, contractors and the government, but it underscores the commitment to modernising Jamaica's infrastructure. 

 

"For several years, you would have heard and seen various comments about this area. But what is important is the recognition that this infrastructure demonstrates that the government actually cares about the people who live in Troy, the people in Trelawny, the people in Manchester and the people who have to traverse through these areas," insisted the minister.