Finally! Road works begin from Hodges Creek to Paraquita Bay
It was since October 2023 that the contract for 3,813 linear feet of concrete roadway was awarded to Northam Construction Limited for a total of Two Million Three Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Fifteen Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents (US$2,386,015.99).
The work is expected to be completed in six (6) months.
Project scope
The project scope includes demolition and excavation to remove the existing asphalt layer; Construction of manholes, interceptor drains, piping, and drainage systems; Building retaining wall structures; Earthworks, compaction, and installation of road base; Construction of a new reinforced concrete roadway and entrance pavement; and Coordination with utility and telecommunication companies to ensure service continuity.
Motorists and pedestrians are asked to traverse the area with caution, follow directional signs and use alternate routes where possible.
The Ministry of Communication and Works, in a press release, said it continues to partner with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the Virgin Islands enjoys the highest standards of internationally acceptable public infrastructure and utilities.
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20 Responses to “Finally! Road works begin from Hodges Creek to Paraquita Bay”
I could be wrong, but I didnt see any of that done on the works completed so far. Once proper drainage is in place it would reduce a lot of the runoffs from people's private property, thus preserving the integrity of the road.
this country mehson
Initially, the cost of asphalt is lower, require more maintenance, provides a smoother surface, quieter, maintenance and repair are easier to make, has a shorter lifecycle, etc. Concrete is more expensive, requires less maintenance, noisier, failed sections are harder to repair, last longer, construction and repair takes longer before it can be driven on, etc.
Maximum effort should be exerted to limit run-on, on the pavement, reducing ponding on the road, etc. Ponding can be reduced by proper cross slope, and properly constructed and functioning road side ditches. Road side ditches must be designed and constructed to intercept flow from the upper side (hill) and convey it to drain appurtenances (pipes, manholes, catch basins,etc) for discharge.