The Ministry of Public Works (MoPW) is urging all users of its transport and harbours facilities – at Parika and Supenaam – to comply with a temporary weight limit adjustment while active works are being executed at the two stellings.

All operators of heavy-laden trucks are required to temporarily comply with a new overall weight limit of 18 tonnes when transporting cargo and heavy-duty equipment.

Subject Minister Bishop Juan Edghill, while announcing this interim change in weight limit compliance at the two main facilities, underscored the reason for the temporary change, stating, “We have work ongoing at the Parika Stelling and the Supenaam Stelling, and we had to make adjustments to the bridges to accommodate the new vessel, the MV Konawaruk 1899. At this time, because of what is taking place in terms of the improvements on both sides of the Essequibo, where we are using our ferries to move vehicles and heavy-duty equipment, we are asking you to limit your tonnes in your vehicle to ensure a total weight of 18 tonnes.”