UPDATE: Brandywine Bay ‘stovehole’ patched up
The pothole, which reportedly existed since before Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017 but had widened since, was filled yesterday, January 7, 2018.
It is unclear whether the work was done by Public Works Department (PWD) or a private citizen.
Regardless, motorists will now feel safe traversing that stretch of road.
It was on December 28, 2017 that this newsroom reported about a huge pothole on the main road near the West End Ferry Terminal. The pothole was subsequently patched up.
See previous article published January 6, 2018
Dangerous 'stove filled' pothole @ Brandywine Bay
It was on December 28, 2017 that this newsroom reported about a gigantic pothole on a stretch of road close to the West End Ferry Terminal. The pothole has since been patched up; however, another dangerous pothole has opened up, this time in the Brandywine Bay area on the main island of Tortola.
The pothole is so huge that someone placed a whole stove into it to alert unsuspecting drivers about the danger on the roadway.
A photo of the stove in the pothole is currently trending on the BVI Community Board after being posted by a Mike Adamson yesterday, January 5, 2017. Some 195 persons have liked the photo, 58 have shared and 23 comments were made at the time of publication.
The pothole has opened up along the stretch of road adjacent to the beach. There are also a traffic barrel and a piece of old branch in the opening.
It is particulary dangerous at nights when visibility is poor due to the lack of street lights.
The public will be waiting to see how soon Public Works Department will address this hazard on the road which cruise ship tourists are now taken on en route to Long Bay Beach on Beef Island.
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37 Responses to “UPDATE: Brandywine Bay ‘stovehole’ patched up”
It is not that complicated. Pot hole crews can be easily assembled and deployed through out the island/territory on a daily basis. Resources needed: truck, saw, shovel, picks, brooms, traffic cones, hot/cold mix, blower, compactor, 3 man crew(including driver). C’mon Action Man and Bummer. This situation is a national embrassment; it makes poor 3rd World countries look 1st World. The whole world is watching and having a hearty laugh. Premier needs to weigh in on this urgently and take the needed action. The BVI image is being tattered; it is poor optics.
Let’s lead like eagles, not careen off the cliff like buffaloes.
The big trucks are also contributing to the destruction therefore they should give back also.
Time for fresh faces, new ideas, and those that will keep campaign promises. Voters need to stop putting these people back in office just because they build your walk, psve your driveway, give you $40..
East End road from the bridge to Paraquita Bay is a serious DEATH TRAP!!! We who have to travel daily are shaken to the core. I love my island, but I really hate this s*it. By the time you get to town, you don’t want to make the trip back home. I know who I am not voting back in come next election. This suck suck suck!!!