The Roads Section are pleased to announce the completion of its major resurfacing programme, delivering 9km of upgraded road, most being primary roads across the island. The project reached its target on Thursday, 26 March 2026.
Approved by the Project Steering Committee on 15 May 2025, the programme began with the procurement of materials, with the first shipment of bitumen arriving at the end of June 2025.
Although initial progress was delayed due to unsuitable bitumen being supplied, work formally commenced on 4 August 2025.
Key project figures include:
| Litres of Bitumen | 150,000 |
| Crusher dust yards | 1,000+ |
| Days worked | 103 |
| Days lost due to rain, cruise ships or any other requests | 16 |
| Total meters resurfaced (full width) | 9030 |
| Average meters done per month | 1129 |
| Average meters done per day (half widths) | 175 |
It is anticipated that these improvements will remain maintenance-free for the next 7 to 12 years, enabling future recurrent funding to be directed towards other priority areas.
The Roads Section extends their sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the successful delivery of this project. The public are also thanked for their continued patience and understanding throughout the works.
Photos:
Roads Team Working on Longwood Road
Button-Up Corner Road
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