Largest Four-Lane Bridge in Jamaica Nears Completion

The construction of Jamaica’s longest four-lane bridge, which extends over the Montego River in St. James, has reached 95 per cent completion.

Managing Director of the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC), Stephen Edwards, provided this update while discussing progress on the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project.

Spanning 180 metres, the structure is a key element of the Montego Bay Bypass and is regarded as a major infrastructure development for the area.

Edwards also noted that the bridge has set a new national record, surpassing the previous longest four-lane bridge in the country. That 150-metre bridge was constructed over the Rio Minho as part of the May Pen to Williamsfield section of Highway 2000.

In addition to the bridge, the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project includes safety measures to accommodate the challenging terrain.

Environmental Manager at NROCC, Errol Mortley, pointed out that two escape lanes have been incorporated into the design.

These lanes, positioned in both directions, use sand or gravel to help vehicles safely slow down in the event of brake failure on steep downhill sections.

Mortley explained that the decision to include these lanes was made in response to the road’s inclines, ensuring safer travel for motorists.

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