Old Hope Road trenches to be covered for smooth back-to-school traffic

MATTHEW Samuda moved Tuesday to ease fears that a multi-billion-dollar pipeline project on Old Hope Road, St Andrew, could snarl traffic when schools reopen next week.

During a tour of the project with engineers from the National Water Commission Samuda, the minister with responsibility for water, told the media that he was aware that there is anxiety about traffic arrangements for Old Hope Road, especially in the vicinity of Monroe Road and Wellington Drive, near to the Office of the Police Commissioner.

Major trenches have been on Old Hope Road to enable the laying of pipes that are expected to improve water supply to many citizens.