Commuters and local residents in Antigua and Barbuda are being notified of upcoming major infrastructure improvements that will close a section of All Saints Road (ASR) for one overnight period in May 2026. The Ministry of Works confirmed that construction activities will take place along the stretch of road running from FADI Building Supplies to Fresh and Eazy Supermarket, requiring a temporary traffic detour.
The route shift will go into effect starting at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, and will remain in place until 7:00 a.m. the next day, when the road will reopen to regular traffic. Clear directional guidance has been outlined for drivers traveling in both directions. For motorists heading out of town, the detour requires a left turn at Hazelroy’s on All Saints Road, following marked routes visible on official project maps. Drivers traveling into the city center will instead turn right at Fresh and Eazy Supermarket before following the mapped alternate route.
To keep traffic moving safely and efficiently throughout the construction window, trained flag persons will be stationed at key points along the detour. Project organizers have emphasized that specific segments of the alternate route are designated as one-way traffic zones, with all boundaries clearly marked on official detour maps. Additional physical signage placed along the entire route will also provide continuous guidance for commuters in both travel directions.
Local residents who live near the construction zone will still be granted access to their properties, though officials have warned that they must exercise extra caution when moving through the area. Heavy construction equipment will be operating in the work zone throughout the night, creating potential hazards for unaware pedestrians and drivers.
Notably, all commercial businesses located along the closed stretch of road will remain open for regular operations during the work period, encouraging customers to still visit using the alternate access routes.
This overnight construction work forms part of the broader government-led All Saints Road Project, a major infrastructure upgrade initiative across the island. Project stakeholders and the Ministry of Works have urged all regular users of All Saints Road to adjust their travel schedules and route plans ahead of time, noting that minor delays are likely even with the detour in place.
For any questions or further clarification about the work or detour arrangement, members of the public can contact the Project Implementation Management Unit directly at 562-9173 during regular business hours.