Sabbath Hill Rehab Begins Tuesday
Civil works on Sabbath Hill, Tortola, will start Tuesday, March 24, as part of the government’s $100 million loan road rehabilitation programme. The six-month project will reconstruct drainage, install retaining walls and repair about 1,500 feet of roadway; traffic will be limited to one lane with local access maintained.
Civil works for a road rehabilitation project in the Sabbath Hill area of Tortola will begin on Tuesday, March 24, the Ministry of Communications and Works has announced. The work is being carried out under the government’s $100 million loan programme and aims to address long-standing infrastructure problems, including collapsed drains and recurrent drainage failures.
The ministry said construction will include demolition of sections of the existing roadway using heavy equipment, reconstruction of culverts, and the installation of new box and slipper drains and curb walls. The scope also calls for roughly 1,500 linear feet of roadway to be rehabilitated, about 230 feet of short retaining walls, and a 100-foot retaining wall to stabilise the area.
Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer confirmed the focus on fixing drainage issues. "This is one of the areas we’ve identified for works to be done for the $100 million loan… we are about to correct a collapsed drainage and do some road rehabilitation in this area," he said, stressing that the project targets recurring problems that have affected residents and road users.
Construction will be staged to maintain one lane of traffic throughout the works. Motorists are asked to follow directions from on-site personnel and traffic controllers. The ministry advised that localised access will be permitted for residents, but traffic flow will be managed to ensure safety for workers and road users.
Drivers who can avoid the area are encouraged to use an alternate route around by the Church of God of Prophecy church on the other side of Sabbath Hill. Officials warned of potential delays and disruptions while the project is underway and asked for patience from the community. The ministry estimated the works will take approximately six months to complete.
During this time, residents and commuters should plan for longer journeys and consider alternate routes, particularly during peak travel times. The Sabbath Hill works form part of a broader push to upgrade roads and essential drainage infrastructure across the territory under the loan programme.
The ministry apologised for any inconvenience caused to residents and road users and reiterated that the improvements are intended to reduce future damage and improve safety for the area once complete.
Primary source: BVI News