West Demerara US$46.8m highway project takes off

President Donald Ramotar (second from left) and officials walking along the roadway after the ceremony yesterday to start the Vreed-en-Hoop to Parika Road Project. (GINA photo)

A “simple but important ceremony” was held yesterday to mark the commencement of the new US$46.8m West Demerara highway that will help to cut travel time from Vreed-en-Hoop to Parika significantly.

Addressing the gathering at the Vreed-en-Hoop Stelling, President Donald Ramotar said the Ministry of Public Works’ Fourth Road Project is one of many investments that government was undertaking in the region.

He recalled that only a few weeks ago he was in the region to inaugurate the