KINGSTON, July 6 (JIS): The National Works Agency (NWA) is working to have all roads rendered impassable due to the passage of Hurricane Beryl cleared before Monday (July 8). Up to Friday (July 5) just under 200 roads were cleared of blockages to allow for at least single-lane traffic. Senior Director for Project Implementation at the NWA, Varden Downer, gave...

The National Works Agency (NWA) has advised that its post-disaster restoration process has been activated and that teams are working to ensure safe passage for all Jamaicans on the nation’s roads in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl’s passage. Communication and Customer Services Manager, Stephen Shaw, told JIS News that the Agency’s restoration protocol incorporates a strategic approach to prioritise access...

Manager, Communication and Customer Services, National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw, says the agency and its partners remain on high alert and are standing by to safely respond to the effects of Hurricane Beryl. “What we are getting so far are mainly reports of storm surges impacting roads that are on the coastline. We have had reports of a few...

The National Works Agency (NWA) has opened its Emergency Operations Centre as part of its response to the likely impact of Hurricane Beryl on the island’s road network. Manager, Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says that the Centre was operationalized at 7:00 a.m. today and will be manned on a 24-hour basis. Persons are being advised...

The National Works Agency (NWA) and its stakeholder partners have been engaged in preparing and strengthening Jamaica’s critical infrastructure for emergency events, well ahead of the hurricane season. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, said the focus has been on the inspection and protection of roads, bridges...

The National Works Agency (NWA) has commenced a multimillion-dollar road rehabilitation project in St. Elizabeth. The main road from Santa Cruz to Leeds is being rehabilitated and will be under construction for the next eight months. Manager, Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says that work valued at just under 116 – million dollars is being done...

A section of Washington Boulevard in Kingston, in the vicinity of Dairy Industries, will be temporarily closed tomorrow evening, Tuesday June 25, at 9:00 p.m. The closure will affect westbound lanes (heading to Six Miles) and is to facilitate remedial pavement works at the location. The roadway is scheduled to be reopened on Wednesday, June 26 at 5:00 a.m. Manager...