Burma road broken up two weeks after $7.5M rehab works

The driver of this heavy-duty truck was almost flying down the Burma Road, Region 5 with not a care in the world. Some residents blame speeding by drivers of these vehicles for the rapid deterioration of the road.

With millions spent once again on rehabilitating the five-mile stretch of road at Burma, Region 5, residents of the community are calling for a proper job to be done instead of the “slam dash” work they have gotten from contractors.

It was only last month that a $7.5M contract was inked for the general rehabilitation of the road which is used by residents of the rice farming community and to access the SAJ Rice mill. Residents told Stabroek News on Tuesday that the road was done two weeks ago and that they are in disbelief at its condition in such a short space of time.

“This road only do the other day and is like they ain’t even do