A significant investment of USD 43.3 million has been secured for the Millennium Highway and West Coast Road Reconstruction Project (MHWCRRP), a transformative initiative aimed at reshaping Saint Lucia’s west coast.
By the second quarter of 2025, substantial progress will be made from Castries to Soufriere as this project, funded by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the United Kingdom’s Caribbean Infrastructure Partnership Fund, stands as one of the island’s most ambitious infrastructure undertakings.
“This quarter marked critical completions that directly benefit commuters and communities along the West Coast corridor,” stated Project Coordinator Amos Hippolyte.
“Contractors are prioritizing essential road surfacing, infrastructure installations, and bridge work, significantly enhancing safety and connectivity for residents and visitors,” he added.
C.O. Williams Construction Ltd. has already executed substantial upgrades on Lot 1, from the Millennium Highway to Cul de Sac. Their work encompasses completed asphalt paving, sidewalks, and bus lay-bys, along with the initiation of guardrail and bus shelter installations—critical enhancements that will greatly improve commuter safety.
On Lot 2A, spanning from Cul de Sac to Anse La Raye, crews have successfully completed paving between Rubis and Buckeye. They have also constructed retaining walls and drainage systems at Ti Colon, La Croix, and La Croix Maingot.
Furthermore, a new double circular culvert at the entrance to the C.A.R.E. School will resolve longstanding flooding issues.
Meanwhile, Namalco Construction Services Ltd. is making swift progress on Lots 3A and 3B. Asphalt surfacing has been completed between Anse La Raye and Canaries, and preparations on the Canaries to Soufrière stretch have reclaimed and stabilized two kilometers of road, setting the stage for new asphalt application.
In Anse La Raye, O.B. Sadoo Engineering Services Limited has achieved a vital milestone by completing the abutments for a permanent bridge to replace the Bailey bridge that was removed in April, ensuring safer, more reliable travel for the community.
In addition to construction, the Project Management Unit is advancing community-centered initiatives, with bid evaluations underway for infrastructure related to the relocation of households impacted by developments at Champagne Estate.
With visible advancements across every lot, the MHWCRRP is confidently on track to fulfill its commitment to delivering a safer, more efficient, and resilient transport network—one that will effectively serve the needs of residents and visitors for decades to come.