Road closed after wall collapses

A section of the Windward Main Road at Mt. St. George should now have reopened after it was closed to vehicular traffic last weekend.

Explaining the reason for the closure, the Secretary of the Division of Public Utilities and Infrastructure, Gary Melville says, Over the weekend (August 16) the retaining wall failed because it is an older wall.

Traffic had to be re-routed following the partial closure of the popular eastern roadway. Motorists travelling east were advised to use Castara Road and drivers heading west turned off by Caledonia Road and exited through Castara Road.

Most eastern residents say they were grateful for an alternative during the road closure. But, several did express disgust, especially with the behaviour of some of the drivers.

According to a Mt. St. George villager, drivers who were unaccustomed to using the alternative route drove through the village recklessly. Another resident stated that some unfamiliar drivers got lost and reached as far as Hillsborough Dam. He believes this occurred due to a lack of signage throughout the detour route. In his opinion, the two detour signs erected along the Windward Main Road were inadequate.

According to Secretary Melville, repairs to the retaining wall and road began on Monday. The job was completed by workers from the Divisions Development Programme. Melville indicates that DIPU staff worked overtime to rebuild the retaining wall and roadway. He said the roadway should have reopened by Friday (August 22).

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Road closed after wall collapses