A comprehensive road improvement project will be undertaken within the Pointe Seraphine business hub to enhance the traffic flow challenges and to upgrade the infrastructural façade in the area.
Invest Saint Lucia (ISL) and the Ministry of Infrastructure, Ports, Transport, Physical Development and Urban Renewal are undertaking road works to improve the flow of traffic in and out of the Pointe Seraphine area.
A ministry statement states that, the decision follows a series of consultations held with various stakeholders, last October, and receiving the necessary approvals and requirements to proceed with a new traffic plan for the area.
The road project is set to address traffic flow challenges, improve infrastructure and create a seamless transportation network to and from the strategically located Duty Free Pointe Seraphine and the cruise port.
A ministry official explained that the works will entail making a portion of the road one-way and rehabilitating an existing minor road to incorporate it into the major road network. Importantly, this portion of the road will only become one-way upon completion of the road works.
Thus, vehicles traversing beyond the Financial Administrative Centre towards the Duty-Free Pointe Seraphine (DFPS) will be required to leave via Seraphine Road near Vigie Playing Field, continuing out onto the John Compton Highway.
ISL will be undertaking multiple large-scale projects expected to create increased business operations and commercial activity at Pointe Seraphine.
CEO of Invest Saint Lucia, Octavian Charles states, ” ISL is thrilled to be a part of this collaborative effort to improve the infrastructure to the shopping complex and the cruise port. The road work development will not only ease traffic congestion but also contribute to the overall growth, business activity and development plans for the area.”
Law enforcement officers were previously involved in discussions for enforcement of the new traffic plan. Subsequently, soon as the plan is implemented, the requisite signage will be erected to direct motorists.
These road works were slated to commence on January 15th, and are expected to be completed within four months.