Last Updated on October 13, 2026, 7:54 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Bay Road near Thibou Avenue in Irish Town has been closed down due to an unexpected asphalt collapse on Monday, October 13. The engineers are conducting site evaluations to get an idea about the cause of the collapse and develop a plan for repair.
The officials have shared that the roadway has been closed for the members of the general public as the evaluation work gets underway. The officials have confirmed that as of Monday Afternoon, the engineers in the Public Works Department have already completed the initial assessment on the road. The authorities have shared that they have started the work of reconstruction and repair as of Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The Public Works Department has shared that the road sidewalk was previously undermined on October 13, 2026.
The authorities have shared that they undertook repairs of the sidewalk and the work was completed last year. The officials have shared that the road construction has also been started on the Bay Road near Thibou Avenue in Irish Town.
The officials have shared that the road collapse on Monday has triggered a response from the Public Works Department. The officials gave shared that public safety is important for the department.
The officials have shared that the members of the community will be given proper details about the progress of the road rehabilitation. The officials have shared that the people of the island are being urged to cooperate with the work of the organisation.
The road closure will cause some disruptions in movement of the people across the island. The Authorities have extended their sincere regret on the inconvenience caused by the road closure.
The authorities have shared that the road construction has also been active in other parts of the country. The authorities have shared that the PWD has been dedicatedly working on improving and strengthening connectivity across the region.
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