Expanded Aubrey Barker Road fully opens

The final stretch of the Aubrey Barker Road expansion project will be officially opened to the public on Sunday, marking a major step in improving transportation links in and around Georgetown.

The development is expected to significantly benefit commuters and residents by reducing travel time while improving connectivity and accessibility. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill made the announcement during a site inspection on Saturday.

The transformative corridor is expected to serve as a key link between communities and major road networks.

Not only will it connect commuters to the capital city but it will also link South Ruimveldt to the East Bank of Demerara via the Heroes Highway, and to the East Coast of Demerara through the Ogle Bypass Road.

The project will also ease traffic congestion, providing a crucial access route to the new Cummings Lodge Housing Scheme.

The overall expansion works of the project included thermoplastic road markings, traffic signs, a centre median, bicycle lanes, paved shoulders and walkways.

Government reserves have also been established along both sides of the road.

As part of the works, four precast prestressed concrete bridges were constructed across drainage canals.