A temporary road in the North Rupununi has become impassable due to a flash flood and the Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) has advised persons travelling to Region Nine to make use of the recently commissioned road, which runs through Nappi.
“The (temporary) road erected on the southern end of the existing Manari Bridge has become impassable due to a flash flood. Motorists and pedestrians are kindly asked to detour through Nappi,” the statement read. It was added that the Hinterland Department within the Ministry stated that the Manari Bridge is almost completed as the contractor is casting the decking on the bridge. However, due to the restrictions in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the contractor has experienced several delays.
The release further stated that in spite of the restrictions, the contractor is putting all measures in place to fast- track the completion of the bridge and repair the damaged road.
