Developing/other· Updated Nov 8, 2026

Government Faces Safety Complaints Over Georgetown Road Shoulder Upgrade Works

Guyana’s Public Works Ministry is upgrading road shoulders in Georgetown and coastal communities, but residents say trenches and disrupted road space have created safety risks.

Photo via Kaieteur News · from Govt. rolls out road shoulder upgrades across Georgetown, coastal communities

4 reports from 2 outlets · First reported Fri, Nov 6

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Updated Nov 9, 2026

The Public Works Ministry began shoulder upgrades in Georgetown and other coastal communities using compacted gravel.
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The programme is intended to improve drainage, widen road edges and provide firmer parking areas.
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Residents say unannounced deep trenches have pushed pedestrians and vehicles into traffic lanes.
Village Voice
The ministry has warned contractors that contracts could be terminated for poor execution or disruptive work.
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Nov 8, 2026

Ministry Defends Parapet Works as Residents Warn of Road Safety Risks

The Ministry of Works says its Georgetown shoulder-improvement programme is meant to widen road edges, improve drainage and ease parking, after residents complained that deep trenches were dug without warning. But in Queenstown, Alberttown and other areas, the work has pushed vehicles and pedestrians into traffic lanes, raising safety concerns and demands for better consultation.

Nov 6, 2026

Govt. rolls out road shoulder upgrades across Georgetown, coastal communities

The Ministry of Public Works has begun road shoulder upgrades across Georgetown and other coastal communities, using compacted gravel to create firmer parking space and improve drainage. The work follows public concern about dug-up parapets in areas like Queenstown, and the ministry says residents must remove obstructions and keep road reserves clear.

Nov 6, 2026

Government cautions Georgetown contractors against poor project execution

Public Works Minister Juan Edghill warned contractors on Georgetown’s hard-shoulder programme to avoid poor workmanship, road damage, pipe breaks and other disruptions, saying contracts could be terminated if standards are ignored. He said the project should improve drainage, reduce flooding and add parking space while keeping roads passable for residents.

Government Faces Safety Complaints Over Georgetown Road Shoulder Upgrade Works

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