Road Patching Efforts Underway to Maintain Safety Ahead of Major Water Works

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Road Patching Efforts Underway to Maintain Safety Ahead of Major Water Works

As the country anticipates the comprehensive repiping of its water infrastructure, Minister of Work, Maria Browne has emphasized the importance of ongoing road patching to keep vital transportation routes safe and accessible.

Recent works in communities such as Piggotts and Grays Farm showcase the ministry’s commitment to addressing immediate road safety concerns while preparing for the larger-scale water pipeline project.

Grays Farm (Photos by Ministry of Works)

Road patching serves as a preventative measure to stop further deterioration, minimize hazards for motorists and pedestrians, and protect surrounding infrastructure from additional damage caused by potholes and surface wear.

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Minister Browne also highlighted that these maintenance efforts are critical in ensuring that the daily flow of traffic remains uninterrupted and that residents can travel safely throughout the island.

The Ministry also expressed appreciation for the crews’ ongoing dedication, acknowledging the challenges of working under tropical weather conditions and within busy community areas.

Parham (Photos by Ministry of Works)

Local residents have welcomed the patching initiatives, noting improvements in road conditions that contribute to safer and smoother travel.

The Ministry of Works continues to encourage public patience and cooperation as these essential maintenance efforts pave the way for the upcoming water infrastructure upgrades.

This story was first published by Antigua News on August 8, 2025: antigua.news/2025/08/08/road-patching-efforts-underway-to-maintain-safety-ahead-of-major-water-works. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (4)

  • Juju Bee August 8, 2025, 2:46 PM

    So the gonna fix the road for APUA to come dig up again like DJ Who say? That was an interesting sing though too bad we couldn’t understand half of what he was saying
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    • Informed citizen August 8, 2025, 9:39 PM

      The key to this success will be genuine collaboration between the Ministry of Works and APUA. We’ve seen in the past that a lack of communication between these two entities has led to roads being repaved only to be dug up for water or telecom projects.
      Reply
  • Antigua Surf August 8, 2025, 3:02 PM

    Patching don’t make any kind of sense. Because it’s going to mash by rain fall
    Reply
  • Rhea August 8, 2025, 3:29 PM

    When yall done patching and they mash up let me know
    Reply

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