Mabaruma road works progressing – DPI

Overview of the completed works to date

After several years of pleas regarding horrible road conditions in Mabaruma, (Barima-Waini) extensive works are underway, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI).

Phase One of concrete works on a single lane of the Mabaruma Compound road is currently being done, DPI  said in a release on Monday. This project entails the installation of approximately 3,500ft of concrete road or rigid pavements and drains within the community.

Hinterland Engineer, Jeffrey Walcott told DPI that the project, which started this year, is an extension of a 2017 project. He said that similar to last year’s plan, contractors are constructing rigid pavements.

“We continue to construct