By Marvin Cato | HGP Nightly News.
With billions spent on the paving of the main East Bank Demerara thoroughfare between Diamond and Grove, residents are already dealing with flood waters after just a simple downpour.
On Thursday, September 4th, heavy rainfall left sections of the newly expanded four-lane corridor underwater—from the vicinity of One Communications to the new chicken outlet. Vehicle traffic slowed to a crawl as drivers tried to avoid splashing pedestrians and nearby businesses.
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPPC) government has championed a robust infrastructure program, but residents say drainage must be urgently fixed if these projects are to serve their purpose.
Meanwhile, the Heroes Highway, commissioned in December 2023, continues to face criticism for its bumpy surface. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo had promised an asphaltic overlay, but that work has yet to materialize.
The Schoonord to Crane Highway also faced early repair works within months of its commissioning. Even U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, after a recent visit to Guyana, publicly joked that his team “almost got concussions” because of the poor state of the roads.
For residents and businesses on the East Bank, the frustration is real. They are calling for lasting solutions—not quick fixes—that will finally deliver value for money spent.
