Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill warned on Tuesday that any structures erected within active construction zones along the Corentyne Highway will be removed immediately, with no prior notice required.
“Same day it goes up, same day it comes down,” Edghill said during stakeholder engagements in Region Six, referring to vending stalls and other structures being placed on road shoulders within ongoing project areas.
He stressed that individuals should not expect compensation or advance warning if they build within active zones, adding that his public remarks constitute sufficient notice.
“You don’t have to get notice… the minister is giving you the notice today,” he said, cautioning that no one should enter a live project area to “mark their spot” and later claim compensation when works advance.
Edghill also called on local authorities to educate residents about the risks and restrictions, noting that engineers across all regions have been instructed to enforce the policy.
The warning comes as major upgrades continue along the US$604 million Corentyne Highway project. Works include expanding the corridor into a four-lane highway from Sheet Anchor, East Canje, to Moleson Creek, aimed at improving road safety and reducing congestion.
To limit traffic disruptions, two temporary two-lane bypass roads are under construction: a roughly 6-km stretch from near Albion Community Centre to Tain, and another approximately 10.2 km stretch from #71 Village to Moleson Creek.
Edghill reiterated that keeping the road reserve clear is essential to ensure uninterrupted construction and maintain safety for all road users.
