Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has personally overseen preliminary technical assessments for the ambitious Northern Road Improvement Project, conducting high-level discussions with a specialized team from China Communications Construction Company (CCCC). The Chinese technical delegation is currently on the ground in Dominica performing crucial evaluations ahead of the infrastructure initiative’s implementation.
The significant meeting, detailed in an official release from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), represents a key preparatory phase for the comprehensive upgrade targeting the vital transportation corridor between Portsmouth and Hatton Garden. The project, fully financed through funding from the People’s Republic of China, encompasses extensive roadway enhancements including structural improvements and safety upgrades.
Prime Minister Skerrit’s inspection tour included accompaniment by His Excellency Chu Maoming, China’s Ambassador to Dominica, alongside engineering representatives from the Chinese construction firm. The delegation conducted a thorough walking survey of multiple sections along the northern route, enabling detailed preliminary assessments essential for project planning.
The comprehensive infrastructure initiative will feature multiple engineering components including construction of new bridges and culverts, slope stabilization measures, roadway widening, and installation of reinforced retaining walls. These improvements are designed to significantly enhance transportation safety, connectivity, and regional development throughout Dominica’s northern region.
The collaborative site inspection and technical evaluation demonstrate the continued strengthening of diplomatic and economic ties between Dominica and China through infrastructure development partnerships. The Northern Road Improvement Project represents one of the most significant infrastructure investments in recent Dominican history, with potential to substantially improve transportation efficiency and economic opportunities for northern communities.