Grenada’s National Water and Sewerage Authority (Nawasa) is gearing up to launch a critical infrastructure upgrade project along a high-traffic corridor, with construction on a new 12-inch water main scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The work, which will stretch between Woodlands Junction and the Sugar Mill Roundabout, is projected to take approximately three months to reach completion.
This targeted upgrade is designed to address longstanding issues with the area’s current water distribution network, replacing decades-old, deteriorating existing pipeline infrastructure. Beyond modernizing the system, the project will boost the network’s overall resilience and deliver more consistent, reliable water access for local residents and commercial operations. A key added benefit of completing the pipeline replacement before the National Asphalt Company (Namalco) carries out planned road resurfacing work is that it eliminates the need to cut into the newly paved roadway at a later date, saving public funds and reducing long-term disruption.
To minimize disruption to daily travel and local activity, Nawasa has spent months coordinating the project timeline, safety protocols and traffic management plans with a cross-stakeholder group that includes Grenada’s Ministry of Infrastructure, the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF), the Grenada Transport Commission (GTC), Namalco, and other local community partners. Particular focus has been placed on preserving reasonable access for residents, businesses, and emergency services while maintaining strict road safety standards across the work zone.
In line with the coordinated planning, the RGPF has released a revised traffic management framework that will go into effect when construction starts. Under the new rules, only one-way traffic will be allowed on the affected stretch of Woodlands Public Road, with flow restricted to vehicles traveling from Grand Anse Valley toward the Woodlands and Springs areas. Motorists heading in the opposite direction, from Springs toward Grand Anse Valley, will need to pre-plan alternate routes to reach their destinations. A permanent No Entry sign will be installed at Woodlands Junction to clearly mark the restricted access point for the work zone.
The revised traffic rules will remain in place for the full three-month construction window, and will follow a set weekly schedule: from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturdays and Sundays. As construction progresses through different phases of the project, full temporary closures of the affected stretch may be implemented at times, with the roadway reopened outside of active work hours.
Local transportation officials are urging all motorists who travel through the area to adjust their travel plans ahead of the project launch, build extra time into their commutes to account for potential delays, pay close attention to posted directional signage, and follow all instructions from on-site police officers and traffic management staff.
Nawasa has committed to publishing regular, timely updates as the project moves forward, including advance public notice of any changes to access rules or temporary water service interruptions that may impact local communities. The authority has issued an advance note of appreciation to local residents, business owners, and everyday motorists for their patience and cooperation during the necessary construction work.