Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer, has inspected the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, commonly known as the Beef Island Bridge, alongside engineers from the Public Works Department and Systems Engineering. Photo: Facebook

Following the inspection, the engineering teams reported that the 30-year-old bridge remains in good overall condition. They recommended that minor remedial works be carried out and that annual inspections continue to preserve the structure and support its safe operation. Photo: VINO/File

The inspection comes amid public concern about the condition of the bridge, which connects Tortola to Beef Island and serves as a key link to the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. Photo: VINO/File

Following the inspection, the engineering teams reported that the 30-year-old bridge remains in good overall condition. They recommended that minor remedial works be carried out and that annual inspections continue to preserve the structure and support its safe operation.

Recommendations

Minister Rymer thanked the Public Works Department and Systems Engineering teams for their assessment and emphasised the importance of proactive maintenance across the Territory’s public infrastructure.

He added that regular inspections and timely maintenance are essential to protecting public infrastructure.

The inspection comes amid public concern about the condition of the bridge, which connects Tortola to Beef Island and serves as a key link to the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. Engineers said the recommended works are minor and intended to maintain the bridge’s condition rather than address any immediate structural failure.

Officials said continued monitoring will help ensure that any deterioration is identified early and addressed before it becomes more costly or disruptive. 

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