Trending/business· Updated Oct 13, 2026

Roadworks Trigger Traffic Delays Near Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay

Roadworks for the Western Water Resilience Project are snarling traffic near Rose Hall and Sangster International Airport. Police seek extra traffic support as tourism operators call for night work and stronger enforcement.

Photo via Jamaica Observer · from JHTA Montego Bay Chapter urges contractors to speed up Rose Hall roadworks

4 reports from 2 outlets · First reported Thu, Oct 8

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Updated Oct 14, 2026

Pipe-laying roadworks under the Western Water Resilience Project have caused major congestion near Rose Hall and Montego Bay’s eastern entrance.
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MBJ Airports Limited advised Sangster passengers to allow extra travel time and check flight and airline check-in requirements.
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St James police are seeking extra traffic-control support and are discussing the congestion with Vinci Construction.
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The JHTA Montego Bay chapter wants more night work and stronger policing to reduce delays.
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Oct 13, 2026

JHTA Montego Bay Chapter urges contractors to speed up Rose Hall roadworks

JHTA First Vice-President Kerry Ann Quallo Casserly is urging contractors to do more night work on the Rose Hall main road in St James to reduce severe traffic delays caused by pipe-laying under the Western Water Resilience Project. She also wants stronger policing as motorists bypass queues, warning that the gridlock is disrupting residents, tourists and flights.

Oct 12, 2026

St James police to seek support to address traffic snarls along Elegant Corridor

Police in St James are seeking extra traffic control support as roadworks for the $67.5-billion Western Water Resilience Project cause major congestion along Montego Bay’s eastern entrance, especially near Rose Hall. Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels said officers are also in talks with Vinci Construction and are urging motorists to follow flagmen and police instructions to keep traffic moving.

Oct 9, 2026

Passengers heading to Sangster airport urged to leave earlier amid road works

MBJ Airports Limited is urging passengers using Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay to leave extra time for travel because road works on the western and eastern corridors may cause delays. Travellers are also being told to check flight status, follow airline check-in times, and adjust transfers to avoid missing flights.

Oct 9, 2026

Sangster airport passengers urged to plan ahead amid road works and possible delays

MBJ Airports Limited is urging travellers to Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay to leave extra time for their journeys because road works on the western and eastern corridors could cause delays. The airport operator also asked airlines, hotels, tour operators and transport providers to adjust schedules and encouraged passengers to check flight status and arrive on time for check-in.

Roadworks Trigger Traffic Delays Near Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay

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