Kitty roundabout to open in time for Independence

The Kitty roundabout is nearly complete and set to be fully open to motorists before Independence Day.

At a press conference held yesterday at the Ministry of Public Infrastructure’s head office, members of the media were told that the roundabout, constructed at the intersections of the Seawall Road, Rupert Craig Highway, Kitty Public Road, Vlissengen Road, JB Lachmansingh Road and Carifesta Avenue, is projected to be open before May 26.

Senior engineer at the Ministry, Sherod Parkinson, stated that although the roundabout is a new feature, there are core principles of driving that still apply. Parkinson also praised the contractor for their performance on the project, as it relates to starting work on time and completing the project a month and a half before schedule. Parkinson also stated that by next week they would be able to give a date for the official opening of the roundabout.

All that is needed for completion of the project, which was said to be about 95-98% finished, is the placement of road markings and the installation of traffic lights.

The traffic lights will control traffic coming from the JB Lachmansingh Road and the Kitty Public Road. The roundabout will be opened as the road markings are completed.

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