Government advances Mabura Hill to Kurupukari road

The government is now in negotiations to extend the major transport corridor from Mabura Hill to Kurupukari.

Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill made the announcement during Region Ten’s Regional Toshaos’ Meeting on Friday.

He said discussions are already underway for the next phase of the project, beginning with the first 30 kilometres from Mabura Hill towards Kurupukari.

“We are now negotiating to continue from Mabura Hill towards Kurupukari. The first 30 kilometres is being discussed right now and we are continuing that,” the minister said.

The government has allocated some $7.6 billion to advance the Mabura Hill to Kurupukari road project.

Minister Edghill also announced that preparations are advancing for the construction of the Kurupukari Bridge.

He said 48 bridges have already been completed along the Linden to Lethem corridor, while the proposed Kurupukari Bridge is expected to span between 700 and 800 metres.

“This is the next big project that we are going with,” he added.

He told the gathering that the government remains committed to delivering on its development agenda.

He outlined a series of infrastructure projects aimed at improving connectivity and supporting economic development in the country’s hinterland communities.

One such project is the the Orealla to Kwakwani road, which he said is nearing completion.

Once completed, the road will provide an additional route linking communities and create new opportunities for economic activity, particularly in the forestry sector.

Meanwhile, residents of Riverview and Foul Mouth, two communities along the Essequibo River, are also set to benefit from improved infrastructure, with their footpaths scheduled to be upgraded to concrete.

The projects form part of the government’s wider investment in transport infrastructure to improve access to hinterland communities, reduce travel times, and stimulate economic growth across the country. [DPI]