Jamaica’s comprehensive $1.7 billion ‘Go Programme’ for national road infrastructure repairs will extend beyond parishes severely affected by Hurricane Melissa, according to Works Minister Robert Morgan. While initially prioritizing western parishes devastated by the hurricane, the government has recognized that road damage exists island-wide, necessitating a broader approach.
Minister Morgan, speaking at Wednesday’s post-Cabinet media briefing at Jamaica House, revealed that approximately 200 roads will undergo repairs by the end of March under the ambitious program. The minister provided detailed breakdowns of allocations across multiple parishes, demonstrating the nationwide scope of the infrastructure initiative.
Clarendon Parish is set to receive $206 million for critical corridors including Four Paths to Guinep Tree, Hazard Drive, and Bustamante Highway, alongside numerous other vital routes. The capital region of Kingston and St. Andrew will benefit from a substantial $500 million investment targeting major thoroughfares such as Mannings Hill Road, Washington Boulevard, and Red Hills Road.
Additional significant allocations include $130 million for St. James Parish, covering Montego Bay’s entire township and connecting routes, $107 million for Trelawny’s road network, and $100 million specifically for Westmoreland to address both hurricane-related damage and existing infrastructure needs. Minister Morgan emphasized that publicly listing the targeted corridors demonstrates governmental acknowledgment of the widespread road deterioration while assuring citizens that ‘solutions are coming’ with many projects already underway.