Four Non-Fatal Crashes Cause Hours-Long Traffic Gridlock Across Trinidad

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation says it is developing long-term measures to ease traffic gridlock caused by highway accidents, after motorists were delayed for hours by crashes on the Churchill-Roosevelt and Solomon Hochoy highways. It also plans a full assessment of about 2,000 kilometres of Trinidad and Tobago’s road network starting in January 2027 to guide upgrades.

Four non-fatal crashes on the Churchill-Roosevelt, Solomon Hochoy and Beetham highways caused hours of delays for motorists heading into Port of Spain yesterday. Transport Minister Eli Zakour opened the westbound Priority Bus Route for a few hours to ease congestion, while a man struck on the Beetham Highway was taken to hospital in stable condition.

Four non-fatal crashes caused major morning gridlock across Trinidad yesterday, leaving motorists stranded for hours and forcing some to turn back. Road safety officials urged faster accident-scene clearance, carpooling, and a more integrated public transport system to ease pressure on the island’s limited road network and reduce recurring traffic disruption.

At least four non-fatal crashes caused hours of gridlock this morning, forcing the temporary opening of the Priority Bus Route. Traffic backed up on the Churchill Roosevelt, Uriah Butler, Maloney and Diego Martin highways, leaving commuters heading into Port of Spain delayed by up to two hours.

After an accident in the Aranguez area caused heavy traffic this morning, the westbound lane of the Priority Bus Route from Arima to Abattoir Road, Port of Spain, will be opened to light motor vehicles from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation is urging drivers to follow traffic signs and police instructions.