Ministry targets nighttime visibility after highway incidents
The Ministry of Infrastructure is prioritising improved nighttime visibility along the Millennium Highway and West Coast Road Reconstruction Project, following two recent vehicular incidents on the Cul-de-Sac Road. Officials say the push includes strengthening reflective signage, barricades and other warning devices to reduce risks for motorists travelling through construction zones after dark. According to the […] The article Ministry targets nighttime visibility after highway incidents is from St. Lucia Times.
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The Ministry of Infrastructure is prioritising improved nighttime visibility along the Millennium Highway and West Coast Road Reconstruction Project, following two recent vehicular incidents on the Cul-de-Sac Road.
Officials say the push includes strengthening reflective signage, barricades and other warning devices to reduce risks for motorists travelling through construction zones after dark.
According to the Ministry’s Project Management Unit (PMU), both incidents involved vehicles entering an open trench on Lot 2A of the project area, which is being managed by contractor Namalco Construction Services Limited. The first incident occurred on the evening of January 6, while the second took place in the early hours of January 7.
The PMU stated that commuter safety remains a top priority throughout all phases of the reconstruction project. Contractors working along the corridor are contractually required to secure hazardous areas and install appropriate traffic management devices, including barricades, reflectors and warning signage. Compliance with these safety requirements is monitored by the PMU.
Following preliminary assessments, the PMU confirmed that the trench areas involved in both incidents were barricaded at the time. However, as the incidents occurred during low-light conditions, concerns have been raised about the visibility of reflective, proper signage and warning elements.
The PMU indicated that it is engaging the contractor to review and strengthen night-time visibility measures where necessary.
The Unit also stressed that road safety within active construction zones is a shared responsibility. Motorists are being urged to exercise caution, reduce speed and remain attentive to signage and barricades when travelling through construction areas, particularly at night. The PMU noted that speeding and inattentive driving significantly reduce a driver’s ability to react safely to road hazards.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to the continuous review and improvement of safety measures and said it will continue working closely with contractors to ensure public safety as construction on the Millennium Highway and West Coast Road progresses.
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