The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that as of July 9, it has received 529 reports of affected road sections in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. This is over 50 more than was reported 24 hours ago.
Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw, says that despite the increase in reports, 95% of these road sections have been reopened to at least single lane access. Mr. Shaw further stated that, of the reported issues, only 24 road sections remain impassable, with 47% fully reopened and 48% of roadways having restricted access. Most roadways that remain blocked are in St. Thomas, St. Andrew and Hanover.
The Agency hopes to have at least three of the roadways, that are still impassable, reopened in the next 24 hours. These roads are being impacted by fallen JPSCo poles.
NWA work teams have been out assessing and clearing roadways since the passage of Hurricane Beryl and have made steady progress despite challenges. Mr. Shaw says the Agency remains committed to restoring access to as many road sections as possible in the coming days.
