The movement of millions of dollars in economic activity, access to hundreds of jobs, and the daily transport of poultry products were among the key reasons the Government prioritised the rebuilding of the Spring Village Bridge in St Catherine.

The bridge, which spans the Cobourne Gully in Nightingale Grove, officially reopened on Friday, restoring a critical link between Spring Village, Worthy Park and Nightingale Grove after nearly four years of disruption.

While Jamaica has numerous damaged bridges in need of repair, Robert Nesta Morgan, minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, said the Spring Village crossing stood out because of its importance to commerce and the livelihoods of thousands of people.