Temporary fix to problematic stretch of road @ Paraquita Bay
The works were carried out by Public Works Department and, according to Seventh District Representative and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, “a more permanent solution will be tied to the continuation of the sewage project, which this Administration is committed to getting back on track, following the abandonment of the project prior to us taking office.”
Dr Wheatley expressed gratitude to Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), and Public Works Department for rehabilitating the Paraquita Bay Road, “providing a smoother journey for those who work and reside in the east.”
That particular stretch of road, in the vicinity of ‘Bouncer Bar’ has made the news before. On November 8, 2017 a truck transporting materials was nearly swallowed up by a large pothole in that area.
'Safety of road users a priority'- Hon Rymer
Meanwhile, Hon Rymer, speaking during the Seventh Sitting of the First Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) on October 17, 2019, declared that safety of road users is a priority for his government.
“…we are definitely working on it and anything dealing with roads and transportation and safety of our pedestrians or motorists, we take serious,” Hon Rymer had said.
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26 Responses to “Temporary fix to problematic stretch of road @ Paraquita Bay”
Just look at the foolishness that's being done in this 20th century....................Spreading asphalt with a bachoe
From afar, roads in the BVI seem to have two challenges, ie, alignment, and design/construction/maintenance. An asphalt road is like a layered cake consisting of the following layers: subgrade(bottom), subbase, base, and surface(top). A properly designed, constructed and maintained asphalt road with effective drainage(center line (crown)to edge of pavement; road side ditches) should last approx 10-15+ years with periodic preventative maintenance. Timely maintenance extends road life, reduces O&M cost, improves serviceability, reduces traffic congestion and probability of accidents, lowers replacement cost and reduces vehicle owners’ operating cost. The following is a typical preventative maintenance schedule for a 30-year lifecycle road. At the 7-year mark a seal coat is done (coat over existing surface coat), 15-year mark an overlay is done ( top coat is removed and replaced), 22-year mark another seal coat is done and at the 30-year mark a complete replacement is done. In between these schedules, crack sealing and other minor repairs, ie, potholes, skin patching.....etc are done as needed.
Good job
Made driving such easier
Let’s lead like eagles, not careen off the cliff like buffaloes.