Fort Recovery Eastbound Lane Reopens Today
The Ministry of Communications and Works has announced the reopening of the eastbound lane between Fort Recovery and Cox Heath. Construction crews are now shifting focus to the westbound lane as part of ongoing coastal protection and road improvement efforts. Motorists are urged to drive with caution and expect minor delays as work progresses.
The Ministry of Communications and Works has confirmed that the eastbound lane along the public roadway between Fort Recovery and Cox Heath is reopening today. The development marks a key transitional milestone in the ongoing coastal protection and infrastructure works along the critical western corridor of Tortola.
With the eastbound lane returning to service, construction crews are shifting their immediate focus to the westbound lane. Preparation is underway for concrete pouring scheduled for later this week. The Ministry has advised all motorists travelling through the area to proceed with heightened vigilance, reduce driving speeds, and strictly adhere to temporary traffic signage and instructions provided by flaggers and on-site personnel.
Drivers should remain prepared for changing road conditions, intermittent single-lane traffic flow, and potential delays as heavy equipment and construction teams operate in close proximity to the roadway. The current works along the Fort Recovery to Cox Heath corridor represent the initial phase of a major nine-mile road enhancement project that extends from the West End Ferry Terminal all the way to Road Town.
The comprehensive infrastructure initiative follows the signing of a $14,088,620.02 contract with Tortola Paving in December 2025, with physical works having commenced in January 2026. According to the Ministry, this vulnerable stretch of coastal roadway is undergoing a focused three-phase enhancement to reinforce the shoreline and improve the driving surface.
Prioritising the Fort Recovery to Cox Heath section was deemed vital to delivering immediate safety improvements, strengthening coastal resilience against erosion and sea surges, and protecting one of the territory's primary arterial routes. Once works on this initial segment are completed, the Ministry plans to advance additional paving, drainage upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements along the remaining sections of the route heading into Road Town.
Primary source: VINO