Fewer accidents as Linden Highway undergoes massive transformation

Works will soon commence to transform the Linden-Soesdyke Highway and upon completion, Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill said it is likely that fewer accidents will be recorded.

“This is not a project to come. It’s already here.

“You are actually seeing the good that is happening,” Edghill said during an appearance on a radio programme on Tuesday.

The new highway, Edghill said, will see the construction of three round-about, 2,900 lights and pedestrian walkways to promote safer use of the highway.

“Roundabouts are being utilised globally to enhance traffic flow and minimise accidents,” Edghill said.

He noted that within the next month, major progress is likely to be seen on the project.

“Work has already started, lots of the surveys have already been done, there is a huge stockpiling of material and we should be seeing much, much progress within the next month as the various clearances are given,” Edghill noted.

A US$161M contract was signed in August this year to construct the new highway.

The project is a collaboration between Trinidadian firm Namalco Construction Services Limited and local partner GuyAmerica Construction Inc., with international firm Al Habishi Engineering providing oversight services for US$1.7M.

The highway is expected to be completed within two years.