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$993M Karasabai Airstrip now 70% completed

11 March 2026
This content originally appeared on INews Guyana.
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The $993 million Karasabai Airstrip upgrade project is now 70% completed, with both the runway and the new terminal building well advanced.

The Special Project Unit of the Ministry of Public Works-led team, inclusive of community participation, is currently executing the installation of 8-inch-thick rigid paved concrete, engineered to a strength of 5,000 PSI to handle heavy-duty use.

The new terminal—a generous gift to the village from International Import and Supplies—is also well advanced. Modeled after the Aishalton terminal, this facility will provide a modern, comfortable space for passengers.

While the airstrip remains closed for final touches, the emergency road works connecting Karasabai to Lethem remain at a satisfactory level to ensure the community stays connected during this transition.


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