Water Minister Pushes for Smarter Road Work | Jamaica News

Water Minister Matthew Samuda is demanding urgent action to fix traffic chaos caused by construction and emergency repairs in Kingston and St. Andrew, especially as schools reopen. He’s ordering the National Water Commission to speed up roadwork, install clearer signage, and prioritize smoother traffic flow around work zones — acknowledging the public’s frustration and the need for safe, timely commutes. While upgrading aging water infrastructure and introducing new sources to fight drought, the NWC admits some pipeline pressure changes cause breaks — but insists this doesn’t justify delays or disruption. To ease daily strain, key projects on Old Hope Road, Munroe Road, and Wellington Drive will now shift to nights and Sundays, with temporary fixes for daytime traffic. Samuda stresses that “necessary work” shouldn’t mean “unnecessary inconvenience,” as the goal remains to modernize systems while respecting residents’ lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0bb0374efcb90ff5