Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Madanlall Ramraj, has criticised the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) for implementing new weight restrictions at the Parika and Supenaam stations without first engaging truck drivers.

On Friday, Ramraj met with truck drivers and transport operators in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) to discuss concerns over the recent reduction in the maximum allowable weight for trucks using the ferry service between the Supenaam and Parika ports.

The revised weight limits were introduced due to structural issues at both facilities. At the Supenaam Stelling, the drawbridge has sustained damage, while construction works at the Parika Stelling have resulted in piles being driven for the new facility and several beams shifted from the concrete-encased piles.