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Premier apologises for traffic disruption; Road works to continue into 2025

- said his Gov’t is committed to improving roads & is delivering on that promise
With traffic being a nightmare last week due to multiple, although necessary, road works occurring simultaneously, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has apologised to the public. Photo: Facebook
Road works will be continuing well into 2025, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said. Photo: VINO/File
Road works will be continuing well into 2025, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With traffic being a nightmare last week due to multiple, although necessary, road works occurring simultaneously, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has apologised to the public.

The Premier also noted that steps have been taken to minimise the disruptions.

“On behalf of the Government, I would like to again apologise for the traffic disruption and inconvenience caused to the motoring public.

“The Minister and his team have made adjustments to minimise disruption, including the necessary road works being done at nights and the weekends,” Premier Wheatley stated during a press conference today, November 26, 2024.

Delivering on a promise

The Premier noted that his government has committed to improving the territory’s roads and is delivering on that promise.

“I once again apologise for the disruption and inconvenience caused last week and ask you to bear with us as we carry out these important road works.

“I will conclude my statements by calling on all drivers to be careful when driving on our roads and please take your time,” Premier Wheatley stated.

'I prefer persons to complain about the work being done...'- Premier

During the question and answer segment of the press conference, Dr Wheatley stated that now that the government has the finance, thanks to the $100m loan from CIBC, road works are expected to continue well into 2025.

“I would anticipate that we are going to have road works taking place from this point well into the foreseeable future, well into 2025 and beyond," Dr Wheatley stated.

Apologising again for the traffic disruption, Dr Wheatley said he knows everyone wants the road to be improved but there will have to be some amount of disruption, "and we have to do our best to minimise the disruption but I prefer persons to complain about the work being done than to complain that nothing is being done at all.”

7 Responses to “Premier apologises for traffic disruption; Road works to continue into 2025”

  • v (26/11/2024, 12:21) Like (7) Dislike (18) Reply
    No apologies needed. People must understand that for road development. Disruption is a must. Sacrifice is a must!
    • resident (26/11/2024, 15:59) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Sorry bro, there was no planning or organization of the traffic disruptions, it was a s!++ show. Were even here on island for it...?
    • Changing Paradigms (27/11/2024, 21:32) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      to vi, I appreciate you. Our people have become "soo" entitled that they have no clue what goes on in the rest of the world. It is a necessary part of improvement. NYC. Young Premiere keep pushing forward. Minister of communication and works, stay focused on our ultimate goals and objectives for our beloved Virgin Islands. We got you'll, regardless of which part of the world we are at present.
  • Eagle Eye (26/11/2024, 15:09) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Working smart is what's needed.
  • Small Axe (26/11/2024, 16:45) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    More than an apology was needed, not because the road is finally been partly fixed.
    What we need are adults in the room, do the job right first and no apologies would be needed.
    You need both a work & implementation plan, competent folks are also needed to supervise & inspect the work while it is ongoing and before it is turned over to government. The director of public works also need to grow a backbone when dealing with the ministers of government, who never think of the public except when the believe they will lose votes.
  • Premier says (26/11/2024, 21:01) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Avoid the town traffic shop in London
  • Annoyed Much (27/11/2024, 10:06) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Apology without change is manipulation. Who could have thought it was a good idea to dig up the bottom road by Hodges Creek and then dig up the detour road? At which point did senior government officials sat down in a meeting and concluded, this is a good idea.


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