Reconstruction of Over River Bridge continues with resilience upgrades
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September 10, 2026
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Work is continuing on the Over River Bridge in St James East Central, with design changes being made to improve the structure’s resilience following damage caused by Hurricane Melissa.
Hurricane Melissa made landfall on October 28, 2025, as a category five hurricane, causing widespread destruction to the western region of the island.
Minister with responsibility for works in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development (MEGID), Robert Morgan, said the bridge, which was washed away during the hurricane, is being reconstructed on higher abutments to provide more space beneath the structure and reduce the risk of future damage from debris.
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