New traffic lights: ³3eople must get used to them´

New traffic lights have been installed and activated at the following intersections .ernkamp- and .wattaweg and :ashingtonstraat Dokter Sophie 5edmond- and =wartenhovenbrugstraat 9an¶t +ogerhuys- and :illem &ampagnestraat, &oesewijnestraat, Ephraimszegen en 5ust en :erkweg, and 5ing- and &harlesburgweg. But the new traffic lights cause chaotic situations and traffic jams at the busy intersections on a daily basis. Mainly the drivers who ride along the &oesewijnestraat, Ephraimszegen and 5ust en :erkweg, and 9an¶t +ogerhuysand :illem &ampagnestraat have vented their frustration over the new situation.

Technical 3roject leader 3avel Gana from the Dutch +5 Group is in charge of the installation of the new traffic installation. The +5 Group was hired by the Ministry of 3ublic :orks to install the new traffic lights in association with a local contractor.

+enk :ip, head of the Traffic Department at the Ministry of 3ublic :orks, Transport and &ommunication 2:T & , told Times of Suriname that he is aware of the traffic jams and the chaotic situations at the busy intersections but gave his assurance that the new and modern traffic lights will result in a smooth flow of traffic. “The people must still get used to them,” said :ip, who added that “we are still in a trial period.” “:e are still monitoring everything and will determine which system works best,” said :ip.