The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise the public that there will be a temporary traffic disruption between the Barataria Overpass, Beetham Highway and the Port of Spain Lighthouse on Wrightson Road, on Friday 21st September, 2018 at 9PM to Sunday 23rd September, 2018 at 6PM. This has become necessary in order to facilitate the placement of the Sea Lots Pedestrian Overpass superstructure.
Please be advised that the Beetham Highway will be CLOSED to all vehicular traffic during this period in order to facilitate the timely completion of these works.
During this period, motorists are advised to utilize one of the alternative routes provided:-
1. Eastbound Traffic - Please turn left onto Broadway; as no access would be allowed to pass the Lighthouse. The westbound lanes of the Beetham Highway will be converted to two-way traffic
between the Lighthouse and Pioneer Drive to facilitate access/egress for local traffic only.
2. There will be no access permitted along the westbound lanes of the Beetham Highway beyond the Barataria Overpass. Only local traffic accessing Development Drive will be permitted. Alternative access into Port of Spain and environs would be allowed via the use of the Barataria Overpass whereby motorists can utilise the Priority Bus Route, the Eastern Main Road or the Lady Young Road, Morvant.
3. Local traffic will be permitted to access Development Drive from the westbound lanes of the Beetham Highway. Local traffic heading eastbound from Development Drive would be allowed to
proceed east along the eastbound lanes of the Beetham Highway. No access to the Beetham Highway will be permitted from Abattoir Road and Production Drive.
In light of the above, motorists are advised to comply with the following:-
Proceed with caution and observe all directional signs and barriers
Comply with instructions from Police Officers on site to facilitate a safe and orderly flow of traffic
Be aware of heavy equipment entering and exiting the site
Drive with caution on all milled (possibly uneven) surfaces
The Ministry of Works and Transport regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for its continued cooperation. For further information, please visit the Ministry of Works and Transport website at www.mowt.gov.tt or call the PURE Unit at 638-2350/675-4052.