By Chantalé Fletcher
SLOPE stabilisation works have begun along Cipero Road in San Fernando.
The Ministry of Works and Transport (MOWT) said in a press release on Monday the disruption will take place at Cipero Road, between 8.2 km to 8.4 km mark at Borde Narve Village.
Works commenced from Tuesday (today) to April 30 from 9 am to 3.30 pm.
However, traffic during this period would be limited to a single lane within the work zone, but alternative routes are available for local and non-local traffic.
Motorists are advised to proceed with caution and observe all directional signs and barriers, comply with instructions from police officers and flag persons on-site to facilitate a safe and orderly flow of traffic, be aware of heavy equipment entering and exiting the site, and drive at a reduced speed on approaching the work zone.
Meanwhile, commuters would have access to two alternate routes for local and non-local traffic:
- For commuters/non-local traffic, one can journey from Cipero Road at the intersection of the M2 Ring Road (turn left), then (turn right) to journey onto the Manahambre Road, (turn right) onto Naparima Mayaro Road, then (turn right) leading onto the St. Croix Road, which connects back onto the Cipero Road.
- Journey from Cipero Road at the intersection of the M2 Ring Road (turn left), then (turn right) to journey onto the M1 Tasker Road, (turn right) onto Naparima Mayaro Road, then (turn right) leading onto the St Croix Road, which connects back onto the Cipero Road.
- For commuters / local traffic, one can journey from Cipero Road (turn right) onto La Paille Road, (turn right) onto Manahambre Road, (turn right) onto Hope Road, (turn right) onto Inverness Road and (turn right) back onto Cipero Road.
For further information, members of the public can call the ministry’s – Highways Division, Victoria West District at 625-1225 Ext.10336.
