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Roadworks in Hamilton Parish

Roadworks will continue in Hamilton Parish in the coming weeks.The Ministry of Public Works issued statements advising of work on North Shore Road and in the area of Harrington Sound Road:North Shore RoadThe Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that North Shore Road near Shelly Bay Beach in Hamilton Parish is still undergoing embankment repairs that will require a portion of the railway trail and a one-lane closure on North Shore Road eastbound lane to be extended. This lane closure and portion of railway trail closure will be extended from Friday, June 26, 2020 through Friday July 17, 2020. Working hours will be from 8:00am to 3:30pm, weekly Monday through Friday.The railway trail will be closed from Shelly Bay Beach all the way heading west to North Shore Road embankment steps across from Home Port Drive.Motorists are encouraged to seek detour routes via Harrington Sound Road and asked to take precaution when heading east on North Shore Road near Shelly Bay Beach. Pedestrians are advised to avoid this railway trail section and to utilise North Shore Road.Traffic controls will be under direction of Ministry of Public Works representatives and will be managed through traffic control signals and signs.Motorists are reminded to proceed with caution and avoid speeding when passing through this construction area.The Ministry of Public Works wishes to encourage the full co-operation of the public and apologises for any inconvenience that may result.Should there be any questions regarding this lane closure and railway trail closure, please direct queries to the attention of Mr. Ricardo Graham-Ward, Project Manager for MPW at #501-3122.Harrington Sound Road areaThe Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that from Fractious Road to Wilkinson Avenue and down Harrington Sound Road to Paynter’s Road in Hamilton Parish, BELCO will undergo trench work that will require a one-lane closure. This trench work will commence from north side of Fractious Road BELCO substation going south down to Wilkinson Avenue and then heading west on Harrington Sound Road to Paynter’s Road junction. The trench work will only affect the eastbound lane with 200’ section lengths at a time.This lane closure will take place during Monday, July 6, 2020 through Friday, October 2, 2020. Working hours will be from 8:00am to 6:00pm, weekly Monday through Sunday.Motorists are asked to avoid this road closure section and to use alternative routes via North Shore Road for the duration of this trench work. Due to the wide and long open trench works, all heavy trucks are advised to use alternative route via North Shore Road.Traffic controls will be under the direction of BELCO representatives and will be managed through traffic control signals and stop & go signs during rush hours.Motorists are advised to take due care when driving past these construction areas and avoid speeding.The Ministry of Public Works wishes to encourage the full co-operation of the public and apologises for any inconvenience that may result.Should there be any questions regarding these works, please direct queries to the attention of Mr. Jonathan Pedro, Project Manager for BELCO at 295-5111 ext. 1441.