Member of Parliament for Rural West, Richard Lewis, has moved to provide temporary relief to residents of Gray’s Hill as frustration grows over longstanding concerns about deteriorating road conditions in the area.
Lewis, representing the United Progressive Party, said the cries of residents have gone unanswered for far too long, with repeated calls for repairs failing to bring meaningful action from the authorities. According to the MP, the condition of the roadway has posed ongoing risks to both motorists and pedestrians.
Richard Lewis, MP for St. John’s Rural West
In response, Lewis said he took steps to assist residents by facilitating temporary work on sections of the road, offering what he described as some immediate, albeit short-term, relief.
“I will continue to lobby for a permanent fix,” Lewis stated, reaffirming his commitment to addressing the issue and pushing for comprehensive roadworks in the community.
Gray’s Hill road being worked on
His intervention comes on the heels of a recent incident that has further heightened concern among residents. A truck reportedly veered off the roadway and crashed into a residential property in Gray’s Hill, damaging a parked vehicle and part of the home. The crash, which was captured on video, underscored the dangers residents say they face daily due to the poor state of the road.