Gov’t extends toll-free travel along May Pen-Williamsfield highway until March
/ Our Today
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The Andrew Holness-led Government has announced three-month extension of toll-free travel along the heavily commuted May Pen-Williamsfield leg (Phase 1C) of the East-West Highway.
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), in a statement Friday evening (December 29), indicated that the concession on the newly opened corridor now runs through to March 31, 2024—some 90 days longer than the initial December 31 cut-off mark.
At the root of the extension is to provide “more time” to iron out ongoing negotiations between TransJamaican Highway Limited (TJH) and the National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC).
These discussions, according to OPM, focus on finalising the concession for Phase 1C, “for which TJH, the current operator of the Kingston to May Pen segment of the East-West Highway, holds a right of first refusal”.
Prime Minister Holness noted that reduced travel times and lower vehicular wear and tear for motorists present new advantages directly attributable to the new segment of highway.
“Looking ahead, the Government plans to further extend the highway to bypass Spur Tree within the next five years, continuing its commitment to improving Jamaica’s road infrastructure. As these developments progress, Prime Minister Holness emphasizes the importance of responsible driving and urges all motorists to prioritize safety on the roads,” the statement continued.
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