HGP Nightly News – Opposition Member of Parliament Sherod Duncan is raising concerns over the condition of the Kwakwani Trail in Region 10, saying the state of the more than 60-mile corridor is difficult to justify at a time when Guyana is spending heavily on roads, bridges and transport infrastructure.
In a statement following a visit to the area, Duncan said residents, drivers, commuters and business operators complained about worsening road conditions, poor maintenance and what they described as inadequate preparation for the rainy season.
According to Duncan, the condition of the trail stands in sharp contrast to the scale of public spending now being directed toward national infrastructure.
“A trillion-dollar economy should not have roads that look forgotten,” Duncan said.
He said the issue became clear while travelling along the Kwakwani Trail, where residents continue to depend on a road that they believe has been neglected for too long.
Duncan said that beyond the natural beauty of the area and the warmth of its people, the trail remains a difficult and costly transportation route for those who use it regularly.
He argued that the road is especially important because Region 10 continues to contribute to Guyana’s economic output, yet communities along the corridor still face conditions that affect mobility, business activity and daily life.
Duncan pointed to Budget 2026, which he said provides $196.1 billion for roads, bridges and highways. He also noted that $354.2 billion, or 22.7 percent of the national fiscal plan, has been set aside for connectivity and transport infrastructure.
More broadly, he said some $779 billion has been allocated for capital development across the country.
However, Duncan argued that residents along the Kwakwani Trail are not yet feeling the benefits of those large allocations.
He said poor road conditions increase travel time, raise transportation costs and affect the quality of life of people who rely on the corridor for school, work, business and access to services.
The MP is calling on the government to ensure that proper materials are used on the trail and that maintenance is done before conditions deteriorate further.
He said road works must be proactive rather than reactive, especially in areas that are vulnerable during the rainy season.
Duncan also said infrastructure development must not only be announced in Georgetown, but must be felt in communities such as Kwakwani.
For him, the condition of the trail raises a larger question about whether public infrastructure spending is reaching communities outside the capital in a fair and practical way.
