The Government of Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Works has issued a public advisory announcing major infrastructure upgrades along a key stretch of All Saints Road, set to trigger temporary traffic changes next decade. The works will take place between two prominent local landmarks – FADI Building Supplies and the Fresh and Eazy Supermarket – and follow a period of single-lane traffic operations on the corridor.
Starting at 7:00 pm on Thursday, 14 May 2026, once single-lane access is suspended for the night, a full temporary detour will remain in effect until 7:00 am the following morning. The Ministry has outlined clear, direction-specific routes to guide motorists through the disruption. For drivers traveling out of town, the detour requires a right turn at Flex Hardware Store, then a return to All Saints Road via the route passing Heritage Preschool. Motorists heading into St. John’s town center will instead turn left at D’Cravinz, regaining access to the capital through the Herberts route.
To minimize confusion and keep traffic moving, trained flag persons will be stationed at key points along the detour to assist commuters. Motorists are reminded that marked sections of the temporary route operate as one-way traffic zones, with all layout details clearly marked on official project maps. Directional signage has also been installed along the entire detour corridor to guide drivers traveling in both out-of-town and inbound directions.
Local residents who live in the immediate area of the construction zone will retain limited access to their properties, though the Ministry has urged all road users to exercise extreme caution while traveling through the area. Heavy-duty construction machinery will be active in the work zone throughout the overnight closure, creating potential hazards for unaware passersby.
Importantly, the advisory confirms that all commercial businesses located along the closed stretch of All Saints Road will remain open for operations during the works, meaning residents and customers can still access local shops and services. This overnight upgrade forms part of the broader, government-led All Saints Road Project, a long-term infrastructure initiative aimed at improving the corridor’s safety, capacity and longevity.
Public works officials have urged all regular users of All Saints Road and stakeholders in the area to revise their travel plans ahead of the scheduled works, noting that short delays are inevitable during the overnight closure. Any members of the public with questions or concerns about the traffic changes or the project more broadly can contact the Project Implementation Management Unit directly at 562-9173 for further information.