Nassau, The Bahamas - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development the Hon. Philip Davis said, on August 29, 2012, that, "all things being equal, and no major unforeseen difficulties like the arrival of heavy rain being experienced and based on the paving schedule as presented to the Ministry of Works and Urban Development by the contractor", it is proposed to open up all roads within the New Providence Road Improvement Project (NPRIP) for traffic on Monday, September 3, 2012, for school opening, with at least the first coat of asphalt being applied.

"I caution, though, that the schedule for initial paving on Bernard Road is for Saturday, 1st September, with Sunday as a backup day," Deputy Prime Minister Davis said, at a press conference held at his Ministry, prior to a media bus tour of the NPRIP.

"There is still the possibility that Bernard Road may have to be closed for a few days if unexpected difficulties are experienced, although, like you, I sincerely hope not." He cautioned that his announcement is not to say that the entire 15.7 miles of road-works will have been finished as, there are still outstanding water main works at a crossing at the old Village Road roundabout, connections along Village Road, and a connection at Grace Avenue.

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