Residents and commuters in Antigua and Barbuda are being put on advance notice of major planned infrastructure improvements that will disrupt traffic on a key stretch of All Saints Road (ASR) next year. The Ministry of Works has announced that full weekend night detours will go into effect after the temporary single-lane traffic arrangement expires, spanning from 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026 through 7:00 a.m. the following day, and again from 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026 to 7:00 a.m. on Monday morning.
For motorists heading out of town, the official alternate route requires a right turn at Flex Hardware Store, then connecting back to All Saints Road via the street that runs past Heritage Preschool. Drivers traveling into town toward St. John’s will instead need to turn left at D’Cravinz, and reconnect to the main route through Herberts.
To keep traffic moving safely and reduce confusion, trained flag persons will be stationed at key points along the detour to direct drivers. Commuters are reminded that marked portions of the alternate route operate as one-way traffic zones, with clear markings shown on official project maps. Visible signage is also being installed along both directions of the detour to guide road users to their destinations.
Local residents who live near the work zone will still be able to access their properties, though the Ministry has warned that they must exercise extreme caution when moving through the area. Heavy construction equipment will be operating in close proximity to the work site, making extra awareness critical for everyone in the vicinity. Importantly, all local businesses along the affected stretch of road will remain open for customers throughout the construction period.
This upgrade work forms part of the broader government-led All Saints Road Project, a major public infrastructure initiative aimed at improving the road network across the area. Project organizers are urging all stakeholders, including daily commuters, business owners, and local residents, to plan their travel ahead of the weekend works to account for potential delays. Anyone with questions about the project or the upcoming detour arrangement can reach out to the Project Implementation Management Unit directly by phone at 562-9173 for more information.