Gov’t downplays concerns about hurricane season road resurfacing
The government has downplayed residents’ concerns about road repairs during the hurricane season. The repairs, which were set to begin last weekend, will cost $1.8 million and focus on 4.5 miles of road.
2024-09-06 19:21:27 - VI News Staff
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley acknowledged public dissatisfaction with the state of the roads but said his government is committed to fixing them. He also commented that the government has taken steps to ensure long-lasting repairs, such as using better materials and ensuring the roads have proper drainage.
Some residents have expressed concern about the timing of the repairs, as they are being done during the hurricane season. However, the government has downplayed these concerns, saying that the repairs will be done in a way that is safe and that they will not be disrupted by any hurricanes that may occur.
“Despite the rainfall, we should be able to still have our roadways where it’s free from potholes. So once we do the milling, we do the proper cleaning of the surface, do the proper oiling, then we should have long-lasting surface,” Communication and Works Minister Kye Rymer said.