The National Works Agency (NWA) is announcing that plans are now in high gear to commence works to replace the Paradise Bridge in Central Westmoreland.
In October 2018, the NWA took the decision to close the bridge in the interest of public safety, as the structure had been compromised, making it unsafe for commuters.
Community Relations Officer at the NWA’s Western Region, Janel Ricketts, says that following the recent completion of the procurement process, a $48 million dollar contract has now been awarded for the replacement of the Paradise Bridge. She says that the groundwork is now being laid to complete the preliminaries associated with the contract and work should commence in short order.
Ms Ricketts says the works will involve the demolition of the older structure, the construction of a reinforced concrete Box Culvert as well as a retaining wall. The affected section of the road will be reinstated using Asphaltic Concrete Overlay. Efforts will also be made to improve pedestrian safety through the construction of sidewalks along a section of the roadway.
