The Ministry of Works has issued an official public notification outlining planned infrastructure upgrades on a designated segment of Lauchland Benjamin Drive (LBD), which will require widespread traffic rerouting starting in 2026.
To accommodate the construction activities, a full detour arrangement will go into effect starting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026, and will remain in place until the works are completed and further notification is released. The ministry has outlined clear directional guidance for motorists traveling in both directions along the corridor. For drivers heading toward Woods Mall, and for those moving away from the shopping center, all traffic will be required to turn right before reaching the SJPC House of Restoration and follow the marked route aligned with official project maps.
Motorists are strongly urged to exercise extra caution when traveling near the work zone, as large heavy-duty construction machinery will be operating in the area on an ongoing basis. Road users are reminded to comply strictly with the posted detour routes and follow all directions from on-site traffic control personnel deployed by the project team.
Despite the construction disruption, the Ministry has confirmed that all commercial operations along the affected stretch of LBD will continue normal business hours throughout the works period. Limited local access will also be preserved for residents who live in the immediate vicinity of the construction site, to avoid cutting off access to local homes.
All road users, local businesses, and residents are encouraged to revise their upcoming travel itineraries in advance to account for potential travel delays around the work zone. For any questions or further information about the project or detour arrangement, members of the public can contact the Project Implementation Management Unit via telephone at 562-9173 during operating hours.