KINGSTON, Jamaica – A sudden landslide has forced partial closure of a key arterial route in the parish of St Andrew, leaving local law enforcement to redirect traffic through alternate paths this week. The slide occurred along the Temple Hall main road near the Clarks Hill neighborhood, where loose earth and debris now block one of the road’s two travel lanes, according to an official advisory released by the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
With only one lane remaining passable for two-way traffic, the incident is expected to cause significant travel delays and congestion during peak commuting hours. To minimize disruption for drivers, police have issued a clear recommendation that motorists plan ahead and use alternative designated routes whenever their travel schedules allow.
Authorities note that they are working alongside relevant transportation and disaster management agencies to clear the debris and restore full access to the corridor as quickly as possible. Further updates on the progress of clearing works and any changes to traffic arrangements will be issued to the public as new information becomes available.