Providence, Diamond pedestrian overpasses for temporary closure

The pedestrian overpass above the Diamond Public Road

The Ministry of Public Infrastructure has announced that the pedestrian overpasses located at Providence and Diamond, on the East Bank of Demerara, will be temporarily closed to allow for works necessary before the planned installation of elevators.

In a notice issued on Friday, the ministry said the overpass at Providence would be closed from May 21st to May 23rd, while the overpass at Diamond would be closed from May 24th to May 26th.

“As a result of these much needed preparatory works, pedestrians’ access to the overpasses will be restricted during the identified periods,” the notice explained.