Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness has introduced that motorists will proceed to take pleasure in a toll-free journey by means of the Might Pen to Williamsfield leg (Section 1C) of the East-West Freeway till the beginning of April.
The extension of the toll-free interval for the freeway is thru March 31, 2024.
This determination is meant to supply extra time for ongoing negotiations between TransJamaican Freeway Restricted (TJH) and the Nationwide Highway Working and Developing Firm Restricted (NROCC).
These discussions deal with finalizing the concession for Section 1C, for which TJH, the present operator of the Kingston to Might Pen section of the East-West Freeway, holds a proper of first refusal.
Prime Minister Holness highlighted the numerous advantages of the Might Pen to Williamsfield Freeway, noting the decrease vehicular put on and tear for motorists. Trying forward, the Authorities plans to additional prolong the freeway to bypass Spur Tree throughout the subsequent 5 years, persevering with its dedication to bettering Jamaica’s highway infrastructure.
As these developments progress, Prime Minister Holness emphasizes the significance of accountable driving and urges all motorists to prioritize security on the roads.
The toll, which opened in September, reduces journey time between the Clarendon and Manchester parishes.
The brand new leg of the freeway has created financial and social alternatives for Jamaicans at residence, the Prime Minister mentioned.
For the Jamaican diaspora, Holness mentioned it’s yet one more incentive to go to their homeland, understanding that there’s higher ease of entry between communities, which is of explicit significance for individuals who have change into used to first-world highways.
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