By RASHAD ROLLE
Tribune Staff Reporter
rrolle@tribunemedia.net
THE completed re-pavement of East Bay Street will happen in the new year, according to Deputy Director of Public Works Damian Francis.
The project, which began December 10, was expected to be completed last Friday, but Mr Francis said mechanical issues prevented this.
Yesterday he said he expected that road paving on the right lane between Mackey Street to Fowler Street would be completed by the end of today. The works are being performed by Bahamamix.
“Once completed, there will be no further paving work undertaken further east until next year,” Mr Francis said.
The road works have frustrated road users and businesses, causing immense traffic on the typically busy street. So far, one of the lanes has been fully paved.
Last week Ian Rademaker, president of Harbourside Marine, predicted it would be a nightmare if the works persisted through to the weekend.
Attorney Wayne Munroe, whose law firm is on the street, expressed frustration as well.
“As envisaged traffic is backed up all directions,” he said last week. “Took the 45 minutes of the hour break I had for lunch from court to come back to office in a line on East Bay Street. But hey, we are just complainers.”
Comments
Dawes 5 years, 3 months ago
Are they not able to also raise the manhole covers at the same time, or are we going to be treated to the fun of trying to avoid these craters when we drive. The rest of the world is able to do it so I am not sure what the problem is. Also if possible when raising the manhole covers can they make sure it ends up at the same height as the rest of the road.
DDK 5 years, 3 months ago
Only idiots would start such a project with the busiest season of the year looming. Only idiots do not realize that there are ALWAYS unforeseen snags and circumstances beyond their control which cause delays..
joeblow 5 years, 3 months ago
Not idiots at all, just making sure Bahamas Hot Mix makes money end of this year and into the next. Symonette smiling for Christmas and News Years!
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