BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
The road work improvement at the Heritage Park Hotel (HP) roundabout is scheduled to commence on Friday, January 9 this week.
The road work will take approximately seven working days if the weather permits, according to a public advisory statement issued by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) yesterday.
MID said the seven-day road work will include the installation of curb stones and paving.
“Traffic flow changes to keep traffic moving safely, the following diversions will be in place: the seaside section closed. This area will be fully closed to traffic. Eastbound Vehicles: Please use the landside lane (transitioning to two-way traffic) and turn left at the opening in front of the Development Bank.
“From East side / Hibiscus Road, vehicles heading to Heritage Park should use the Town Ground Roundabout. Local access: Entrance access remains open for residents and guests of Palm Sugar and nearby establishments,” the statement said.
It further said that during the course of the work, for safety reasons, work areas will be barricaded with clear signage, designated walkways and crossings will be provided for pedestrians, and traffic controllers will be on-site to assist motorists and ensure smooth flow.
“We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we upgrade our city’s road infrastructure,” the MID statement said.
The roadwork around the Heritage Park Hotel roundabout in Honiara, part of the larger Mendana Avenue rehabilitation, is funded collaboratively by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Solomon Islands Government under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP).
The contractor for this section is China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), with work progressing in stages from the Heritage Park area towards the City Council roundabout.
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