Traffic Study Aims to Reduce Congestion
The 2018 Traffic Study for Scarborough will be completed at the end of this month. Transportation Planner at the Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment Nadia Frank-John said it should help the Division address traffic congestion on the island. “…With increased car volumes on the roadway, we have the same amount of square footage […]
Highway Rehab
The Claude Noel Highway stretch between the Rockly Vale and Orange Hill intersections will soon undergo much-needed road restoration. Secretary of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment Kwesi Des Vignes said the project will begin in two weeks and should take four months. The tendering process for the project has been completed by project manager, the […]
Scientific Study Will Lead to Traffic Overhaul
With the number of cars on the road rapidly increasing, Tobago’s ongoing traffic study is critical to dealing with this higher demand. That’s the view of Secretary of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment Kwesi Des Vignes, who said the road congestion is most noticeable at 8 a.m. when commuters are heading to work or school. […]
Reminder of Scarborough Traffic Change
Post Office Street in Scarborough has been officially declared two separate one-way streets. This is being reinforced by the Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment, which announced yesterday (January 29) via media release that the change declared by Gazette #126 of 2018 ‘Traffic changes in Tobago’. Traffic flows from Gardenside Street to Wilson Road […]
URP An Economic Contributor
The Unemployment Relief Programme (URP) has been focused on contributing to Tobago’s economy. From furniture and infrastructure to agriculture and the environment, the URP workers have been making their mark. Secretary of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment Kwesi Des Vignes said he is proud of what the employees have been accomplishing. “…We’ve been rebranding URP: […]
Self-Help Strengthened
Unemployment Relief Programme (URP) workers will provide skilled labour to support recipients of the National Commission for Self-Help’s Emergency Relief and Reconstruction Assistance Grant. This was made official on Friday with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment and the Commission. Commission CEO Elroy Julien […]