Walton Brown, the Progressive Labour Party MP for Pembroke Central, and Michael Weeks, the former Minister of Public Works, are united in their approval of government plans to make road improvements at the junction of Blackwatch Pass and North Shore Road.

“The Progressive Labour Party is pleased to see that the OBA is continuing an initiative begun under our government in the establishing of a roundabout at the Blackwatch Pass and North Shore Road junction,” Mr Brown said.

“This project evolved out of the many e-mails, phone calls and conversations with residents and those non-residents who travel these areas. Concern was raised about the traffic jams and dangerous nature of the intersection at the junction of Langton Hill, North Shore Road, east and west, and Blackwatch Pass. This spot has caused many near-accidents and this revised traffic flow should make it safer for all.

Mr Weeks, who is now the Shadow Minister for Sport, has been credited with initiating the dialogue that paved the way for the process to reach fruition.

“Having lived in the area for many years, and seeing first hand the truth to the residents’ concerns regarding the confusion and danger that this area projects on motorists, I felt it necessary that the proper steps be taken to ensure that the safety of the public was first and foremost,” Mr Weeks said.

“Additionally, for the vendors in and around this area, public access would be paramount and access to those vendors was hindered by the lack of proper traffic flow. Therefore, I proposed the concept of a roundabout.

“I applaud the present Minister [Patricia] Gordon-Pamplin for carrying through on this very necessary initiative. This area has been a bottleneck for many years and a disaster waiting to happen. This initiative will prove a valuable resource in road safety in the years to come.”