Government Pushes Ahead with Concrete Road Upgrades in Tyrells, Lightfoot, and Bay Street

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Photo Credit: Ministry of Works

The Ministry of Works is pressing forward with the construction of resilient concrete roads in Tyrells, Lightfoot, and Bay Street, as part of a nationwide push to modernise Antigua and Barbuda’s road network.

Photo Credit: Ministry of Works

Officials say the new roads are being built with reinforced concrete designed to withstand both the wear of daily traffic and the damaging effects of extreme weather events. The project is part of a broader infrastructure strategy aimed at reducing costly maintenance and ensuring safer, longer-lasting roadways for residents.

Photo Credit: Ministry of Works

Work is being carried out in phases to minimise inconvenience, but the Ministry is advising motorists to expect temporary disruptions, including detours and slower traffic flow in the affected areas.

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Comments (7)

  • Antigua Surf August 15, 2025, 4:13 PM

    Awesome upgrades done to the road over the times
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  • Rhea August 15, 2025, 4:14 PM

    Love to see the work done to these roads! Ministry of works is truly doing well
    Reply
  • Apex Jones August 15, 2025, 6:20 PM

    Right now all I concerned about is All Saints Road. This is a headache to drive on. Its like miss one hole to end up right in another
    Reply
  • Informed citizen August 15, 2025, 8:47 PM

    Concrete roads are much more durable and will hold up better against heavy rains and heat. Great initiative.
    Reply
  • Teacher for Life August 15, 2025, 11:33 PM

    👏 👏 👏 👏
    Reply
  • Ben Simmons August 16, 2025, 3:18 PM

    Lots of construction all over the place that’s good
    Reply
  • Fix the roads August 16, 2025, 8:41 PM

    What happen to all saint road please i tired a drive on it my car cry for parts weekly
    Reply

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