The $231-million Troy Bridge reconstruction undertaking in Trelawny stays on observe for completion in December 2025, reaffirming the Authorities’s dedication to restoring important transportation infrastructure and revitalising communities impacted by the construction’s collapse in 2021.
The replace was offered by Minister with out Portfolio within the Ministry of Financial Development and Infrastructure Growth with Accountability for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, throughout a briefing with reporters, stakeholders, and residents in Troy on Wednesday (October 8), following a tour of the undertaking web site.
Mr. Morgan expressed satisfaction with the progress of the undertaking and reiterated that its completion is not going to solely restore a significant crossing but additionally symbolise the Authorities’s broader dedication to modernising Jamaica’s infrastructure.
“I’m glad that Jamaicans can see the work that we have now carried out. There may be nonetheless some work left to be carried out to complete in December however we’re very positive that when the work is completed, the folks of this space shall be very proud,” he acknowledged.
The bridge, which collapsed in August 2021 throughout Tropical Storm Grace, had severed Troy’s entry to important providers and financial exercise.
Serving residents throughout Trelawny, Manchester, and St. Elizabeth, its reconstruction is poised to revive crucial connectivity and ship significant each day reduction to households, college students, farmers, and commuters all through the area.
Minister Morgan additionally introduced that an accompanying section of street rehabilitation on each approaches to the brand new Troy Bridge is scheduled to begin in January 2026.
The upgrades are designed to additional improve connectivity for residents, college students, and companies, whereas sustaining the financial momentum anticipated from the completion of the Troy Bridge undertaking.
“For the previous 4 years, this bridge has been out, and it has actually had a devastating financial impression. Troy is a vital financial hub for each Manchester and Trelawny.
“We now have to rehabilitate the roads for the farmers, for the scholars, for the residents, for individuals who’re coming right here to do enterprise, as a result of we wish to reinvigorate Troy.” Mr. Morgan stated.
He additional emphasised that the undertaking displays a broader nationwide technique to modernise infrastructure and improve each day life throughout Jamaica.
Mr. Morgan described the Troy Bridge undertaking as a tangible demonstration of governance delivering important public items. He acknowledged the architectural and engineering complexities concerned in upgrading a traditionally important crossing, whereas making certain security, structural integrity, and long-term sturdiness.
Minister of State within the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and Member of Parliament for Trelawny Southern, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, famous that the Troy Bridge undertaking is just not merely about reconstructing a single crossing however about restoring livelihoods, enabling safer journey for college kids and lecturers, and unlocking new alternatives for residents and guests alike.
“I wish to thank our Most Hon. Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness, and everybody who has been related to this undertaking, together with Minister Morgan. As development proceeds in the direction of its December completion date, the neighborhood anticipates a brighter, extra related future,” she stated.
In the meantime, Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager, highlighted the broader neighborhood impression of the Troy Bridge reconstruction, noting that the brand new construction will considerably enhance entry to native excessive colleges and supply safer, extra handy passage for lecturers who beforehand needed to park and stroll throughout the previous span.
“The bridge will revitalise the Troy neighborhood, permitting simpler motion for locals and vacationers. It’s going to cut back journey time dramatically, particularly for farmers and residents who beforehand needed to take lengthy detours across the space,” he stated.
Councillor Gager added that the improved hall will bolster instructional entry and stimulate native commerce, reinforcing the world’s position as a strategic regional hub.
