– says project currently 50.9% complete instead of expected 70.7% at this stage
The East Bank Demerara Road Improvement Project, covering the stretch from Good Success to the Timehri Police Station, is now 50.96 per cent complete, with ramped-up efforts to ensure its timely delivery.

This was according to the project engineer attached to the Public Work Ministry in an invited comment to the Guyana Times on Thursday. At present, no section of the project has been fully completed, but Section B (Supply–Soesdyke Junction) is the most advanced, with 73.94 per cent of works already completed.
The site engineer also revealed that the project is currently behind schedule, as the planned progress at this stage was 70.7 per cent. The projected completion date is March 31, 2027.
However, in light of recent downpours, he confirmed that the contractor is facing some delays.
Heavy rainfall has delayed works, as many activities had to be suspended. However, there was no impact on traffic during peak periods, as works are not executed during the day in a manner that would hinder the flow of traffic. Minor road maintenance, such as grading, was carried out as necessary,» the engineer explained.
Meanwhile, Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken, along with Traffic Chief and Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Singh and others from the East Bank Division, on Thursday conducted an on-the-ground assessment where ongoing road expansion works have been contributing to heavy traffic congestion during peak hours.
During the visit, the commissioner and his team engaged contractors working on the project and discussed measures aimed at improving traffic flow while construction continues. Discussions focused on better coordination between roadworks and traffic management to reduce delays for motorists who traverse the busy corridor daily.
Ranks attached to the Traffic Department were also briefed on the need for continued traffic regulation and monitoring along the corridor to ensure safety and maintain order during the construction period. While in the area, the commissioner also stopped at the Madewini Police Outpost, where he met with ranks on duty to discuss strategies for effectively managing the heavy traffic along the corridor.
During the interaction, he emphasised the importance of proactive traffic regulation, increased visibility, and coordinated efforts to ease congestion and ensure the smooth flow of vehicles.
The US$75.8 million project is divided into two sections. Section A runs from Good Success to Supply, while Section B continues from Supply to the Soesdyke Junction.
At a community consultation held last year, officials from the Public Works Ministry, contractor CRBC, and supervisory firm Sheladia Associates Inc outlined the scope of the project and addressed residents’ concerns, particularly regarding environmental and social impacts. While the current contract involves upgrading the road to two lanes, the minister revealed that the Government is exploring the option of expanding the corridor to four lanes from the Timehri Police Station to the Soesdyke Junction.
This would require full use of the 80-foot Government reserve. An inspection last year identified 248 encumbrances along both sides of the reserve, including houses, fences, and vending stalls. The Government would fund the proposed four-lane expansion, while the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) continues to support the two-lane upgrade.
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