Repairs underway at Windy Hill Road following severe rain damage
The Ministry of Communication and Works has advanced repairs on the Windy Hill Road leading into Carrot Bay after heavy rains on Monday, November 11, caused significant damage.
A portion of the Lower Windy Hill Road collapsed, limiting traffic to a single lane.
The Ministry announced plans to construct a retaining wall to stabilize the roadway. However, Minister for Communication and Works Kye Rymer stated that additional rain has necessitated an expansion of the project’s scope.
“Initial designs were developed for the wall, but following the rains on Monday, we had to extend the scope,” Minister Rymer explained. The project is now expected to be completed by January 15, 2025.
District Representative Karl Dawson advised that the road remains closed until further notice due to ongoing construction, with regular updates to be provided to the public.
The heavy rainfall last week triggered severe flooding across the territory, causing widespread damage to public and private infrastructure. In Road Town and other areas on Tortola, floodwaters blocked roads, making navigation difficult. Communities like Cane Garden Bay reported flooding inside homes, exacerbating the challenges residents face.
The Ministry has urged motorists and residents to exercise caution and follow detour routes while repairs continue.
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That road is closed & the idiots dig up seacows bay road at the same time, they need to brain school.
What a bunch of clowns, how can you you have windy hill road closed and dig up the seacows bay road at the same time, did they not go to school.
This seemd like something Frazer would do.
WHAT ABOUT THE ENTRANCE UP HAVERS ESTATE, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE 3rd District Rep. Hon. Fraser please we need desperate help to get the road fix at Havers Estate Hill, half of the road is broken off by the torrential rains we have had, and it is an accident waiting to happen in the area, we need help at Haver’s Hill, somebody! anybody! please fix Haver’s road!
They don’t think before they act road closed now forced to go through the flat where work is going on in the 3rd district takes forever to get into town in the mornings for work
The lack planning and proper execution, the Minister lack vision. Like the just wake up and say lets fix this. They don’t inform the public where working is on going.