MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Significant traffic disruptions are anticipated along the Winston Jones Highway this week as a major road rehabilitation project gets underway. The National Work Agency (NWA) has announced comprehensive repair works scheduled from Thursday, March 12, through Sunday, March 15, 2026.
The critical infrastructure initiative will focus on the segment between Hanbury and Russell Place Meadows, where crews will first remove the existing asphaltic concrete surface on Thursday. During this initial phase and subsequent repaving operations, traffic will be constrained to single-lane movement, substantially reducing flow capacity along this vital corridor.
Stephen Shaw, Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, provided detailed scheduling information: “While the complete repaving will occur over the weekend of March 14-15, motorists should prepare for congestion beginning Thursday when we commence surface removal operations.”
This substantial $90 million road enhancement project forms part of the Jamaican government’s Graded Overlay (GO) Road Rehabilitation Programme, representing significant investment in the region’s transportation infrastructure. Authorities are strongly advising drivers to exercise heightened caution when navigating through construction zones, adhere to instructions from traffic flag personnel, and observe all posted warning signs to ensure safety during the renovation period.