$1.5B to reconstruct, widen B-Field Sophia Access Road

Residents living along the B-Field Sophia Access Road can soon expect major improvements to their daily commute, following the award of a $1.5 billion contract for the reconstruction and widening of the carriageway.

On Thursday, Ministers Deodat Indar and Kwame McCoy met with residents in the area to provide details about the project and address any concerns.

The scope of works includes the full reconstruction of the existing roadway with an asphaltic concrete finish. Sections of the road will also be widened and resurfaced to ease traffic congestion. Additionally, a PVC sheet pile retaining wall will be constructed alongside the drainage canal, and bridges and culverts will be upgraded to boost structural capacity and resilience. Utilities will be relocated where necessary, and modern road safety features will be installed.

Minister Indar assured residents that the PPP/C Government remains committed to ongoing consultations to minimise disruptions as the works progress.

Once completed, the rehabilitated road is expected to significantly improve traffic flow for thousands of commuters travelling between South and East Georgetown daily.

The contract has been awarded to Erin Lall Civil Engineering Works, which has one year to complete the project.