The Ministry of Public Works & Transport wishes to advise the public of the following traffic management measures that have been put in place in order to facilitate the ongoing road works as they relate to the New Providence Road Improvement Project.

The measures are intended to improve the safe movement and volume of traffic flow on these roads and channel traffic onto the appropriate roads for better management of traffic through a proper road network system for motorists and pedestrians as construction continues.

* Effective 31 August 2010, Dolphin Drive from John F. Kennedy Drive is closed.


* Effective 29 August 2010, Bethel Avenue from Tonique William Drive Highway travelling northbound is closed.


* Effective 04 September 2010 Bethel Avenue travelling southbound from John F. Kennedy Drive is closed.


* Effective April 2010 Roberta Drive from Ridgeland Park West to Robinson Road is closed.


* Effective 06 September 2010, from Claridge Road to Mollie Street is closed to traffic with local access to businesses and residents.

Once the roadworks have been completed, the public can expect to see improved traffic flow, reduced user costs, improved pavement and drainage facilities, safety features including street-lighting, signage and road markings on all of the roads under the project.

The Ministry of Public Works & Transport takes this opportunity to apologize to the businesses, residents and the motoring public for any inconveniences that may be caused as a result of the road closures and requests that the public use alternate routes.

The Ministry encourages all road users to do their part by exercising good judgment, to be patient, practice safe driving, drive with care and caution, follow the detour signs in place and to be courteous to other drivers.

We thank all those who have cooperated with us thus far and look forward to the continued cooperation of the public during the construction phase.

Should you require additional information, please contact the

Ministry of Public Works & Transport

Project Execution Unit

Hotline: 302-9700

Email: publicworks@bahamas.gov.bs

Thank You