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Finally! Road works begin from Hodges Creek to Paraquita Bay

The long-awaited road works from Hodges Creek to Paraquita Bay on Tortola began on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Photo: GIS
Motorists and pedestrians are asked to traverse the area with caution, follow directional signs and use alternate routes where possible. Photo: GIS
Motorists and pedestrians are asked to traverse the area with caution, follow directional signs and use alternate routes where possible. Photo: GIS
Northam Construction Limited is executing the project for 3,813 linear feet of concrete roadway from Paraquita Bay to Hodges Creek. Photo: GIS
Northam Construction Limited is executing the project for 3,813 linear feet of concrete roadway from Paraquita Bay to Hodges Creek. Photo: GIS
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The long-awaited road works from Hodges Creek to Paraquita Bay on Tortola began on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

It was since October 2023 that the contract for 3,813 linear feet of concrete roadway was awarded to Northam Construction Limited for a total of Two Million Three Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Fifteen Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents (US$2,386,015.99). 

The work is expected to be completed in six (6) months.

Project scope

The project scope includes demolition and excavation to remove the existing asphalt layer; Construction of manholes, interceptor drains, piping, and drainage systems; Building retaining wall structures; Earthworks, compaction, and installation of road base; Construction of a new reinforced concrete roadway and entrance pavement; and Coordination with utility and telecommunication companies to ensure service continuity.

Motorists and pedestrians are asked to traverse the area with caution, follow directional signs and use alternate routes where possible.

The Ministry of Communication and Works, in a press release, said it continues to partner with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the Virgin Islands enjoys the highest standards of internationally acceptable public infrastructure and utilities.

20 Responses to “Finally! Road works begin from Hodges Creek to Paraquita Bay”

  • To Brandywine Bay (11/10/2024, 08:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is already to the end of Brandywine Bay.
  • smh (11/10/2024, 08:51) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    We need H&S law here... And it will need to be enforced
  • Watching on (11/10/2024, 09:51) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    "Construction of manholes, interceptor drains, piping, and drainage systems."

    I could be wrong, but I didnt see any of that done on the works completed so far. Once proper drainage is in place it would reduce a lot of the runoffs from people's private property, thus preserving the integrity of the road.
  • Well Sah (11/10/2024, 09:56) Like (4) Dislike (11) Reply
    THE PREMIER ONLY FIXING THE ROADS IN HIS DISTRICT?
    • @well sah (12/10/2024, 00:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      If this man don't do anything you say he is a waste. If he try to fix his district you say he only doing think for self praise. The question what would be the best thing to do? what do you really want?
  • Tullmoondoo (11/10/2024, 10:32) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    What is wrong with these people. Cement doesn't create pot holes, Asphalt does. when will we get it right? Stop layering. Work in sections, dig up this asphalt and build proper roads like the rest of the world and call it George..people build bridges over water and we can't get a 24 sq mile strip for less than billions. God help us.
  • Not so ugly contractors (11/10/2024, 11:38) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ayo gotta learn working at nights
  • Well Sah (11/10/2024, 11:50) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    So no proper Civil Engineering is being done to develop this roads.. no road drain ditch or draining. So eventually the road will get damaged again.. is sad how they wasting the tax payers money..
  • Greg (11/10/2024, 12:07) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    WHAT??? What happened to the worst part of the East End from the East End clinic to the bus stop next to Pickering's house? These roads are despicable and so dangerous cutting our tires up and dropping down in holes so deep they break our undercarriage!!! They filled in f/o the police station which was a danger to everyone.
  • At this stage (11/10/2024, 12:10) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    At this stage, hodges creek to paraquita bay is not news. I do not want to see any announcements unless you saying road getting pave from beef island to west end. Have a good day.
  • Anonymous (11/10/2024, 12:14) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    Vip ah wuk 4 more years boss
  • Other Districts (11/10/2024, 12:21) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    What about SCB?!!!!
  • Hmmmm (11/10/2024, 14:12) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    give at about 2 months and it will start to fall apart,..... fish bay road already start to crack up
  • Agree (11/10/2024, 14:23) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    the work started. However they can still do a lot better you dig up one side and leave it so rough, no warning lights and you not working in the night. You start so late tourist season is upon us proper markers are needed for these roads along with proper lighting
  • KIA BOYZZ (11/10/2024, 15:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Them kia souls done ignoring the workman and driving on the dig up part refusing to wait on traffic lmfao

    this country mehson
  • Hmmmm (11/10/2024, 16:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    6 Months ago the dip up SEA COWS BAY.....
  • E. Leonard (11/10/2024, 17:26) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Road construction is expensive, so it is important that the work put in place (WIP) meets or closely approach the designed life cycles. This can be achieved through good road network design, design review, construction, inspection, programmatic maintenance, and repair. The pavement being put in place is rigid pavement/concrete. Concrete is rigid pavement but needs a stable subgrade. Concrete v. Asphalt/Flexible pavement. Which is better?

    Initially, the cost of asphalt is lower, require more maintenance, provides a smoother surface, quieter, maintenance and repair are easier to make, has a shorter lifecycle, etc. Concrete is more expensive, requires less maintenance, noisier, failed sections are harder to repair, last longer, construction and repair takes longer before it can be driven on, etc.

    Maximum effort should be exerted to limit run-on, on the pavement, reducing ponding on the road, etc. Ponding can be reduced by proper cross slope, and properly constructed and functioning road side ditches. Road side ditches must be designed and constructed to intercept flow from the upper side (hill) and convey it to drain appurtenances (pipes, manholes, catch basins,etc) for discharge.



    • Survey Tech (11/10/2024, 20:37) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      To E. Leonard,,how much cross slope you suggest for an asphalt road?
  • Wellsah (12/10/2024, 09:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    backhoe man raking up that asphalt and money
  • HELP! (12/10/2024, 19:16) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    When we doing Fort Hill and the ridge road???


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