The Castries Gros Islet Highway will receive a US$33 million upgrade which is expected to start soon. Two loan agreements have been signed in Washington, D.C. between the Government of Saint Lucia, through the Ministry of Finance, and two major international development partners — the OPEC Fund for International Development and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, to finance the development and expansion of the northern roadway.
One agreement valued at USD 20 million was signed on Wednesday October 15, 2025 with the OPEC Fund for International Development to support the Choc to Marisule Junction Road Expansion Project.
The 3-kilometre upgrade will convert the existing roadway into a dual carriageway, featuring four roundabouts and four pedestrian bridges which is expected to improve traffic flow and safety.
This project includes widening the roadway into a dual carriageway, constructing a roundabout at Marisule, and installing drains and culverts to strengthen climate resilience.
Another agreement was signed earlier this week, on Monday, October 13, 2025, valued at USD 13 million, with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to finance road works from the Monchy Junction to the Gros Islet Junction.
The Castries–Gros Islet Road Enhancement Initiative aims to improve mobility, reduce traffic congestion, and support sustained economic growth along the northern corridor, the heart of Saint Lucia’s commercial, residential, and tourism activity.
Both agreements were signed by the Director of Finance Imran Williams, on behalf of the Minister for Finance.
The Castries/Gros Islet Highway has been a sore topic since initial work started on the roadway in 2020 by the former administration.
Work on the projects are expected to commence in the next few months.