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The work began recently under the oversight of the Project Management Unit (PMU), and has included a prior public meeting to engage stakeholders. These upgrades aim to enhance infrastructure resilience and traffic flow along key transport corridors.
Contractors operating on the Millennium Highway Reconstruction Project have reported steady progress as they embark on the New Lot 1 Works: Critical Drainage Upgrade on Millennium Highway
The Millennium Highway & West Coast Road Reconstruction Project in Saint Lucia is nearing completion, with significant progress reported as of late 2025/early 2026, nearing 82% overall completion. Reports indicate that Lot 1 (La Toc to Cul de Sac) is finished, while Lots 2A, 3A, and 3B are around 75% done, aiming for April 2026.1.21
In addition, the Anse La Raye Bridge (Lot 2B) is expected to finish February 2026, featuring new drainage, climate-resilient designs, and increased road safety measures like crossings and markings, funded by CDB/UKCIF.
The management personnel stated that from this week, the project contractor, Namalco Construction Services Ltd., will install a major reinforced concrete box culvert at Chainage 5+005 (near Cul de Sac).
The works entail structuring on a short section of the Millennium Highway.
According to the management on the site project, “This is a preventative investment to protect the integrity of your newly rehabilitated road. Engineering assessments confirmed that the existing culvert structure could not be guaranteed against failure, particularly under intense rainfall events. It adds that, “Failure would pose serious risks, including flooding, damage to the road, traffic disruption, and environmental harm.”
Shedding more light on this development, Amos Henry PMU Coordinator attached to the Ministry of Infrastructure stated, “The existing culvert is old and deteriorating; engineer assessment confirm it is at risk of imminent failure, if it collapses with its road closure and major traffic disruptions.”
He added, “Flooding and environmental damage pose significant public safety risks.
A Namalco spokesperson noted, “Please exercise caution when travelling through the area, observe posted signage, and comply with traffic control personnel during construction.”
It adds. “Thank you for your patience as we build a safer, more resilient Saint Lucia.”
Some of the key guidelines are:
Protect Your Investment – Safeguards the US$20M+ already invested in Lot 1
Strengthen Climate Resilience – Significantly improves hydraulic capacity against extreme weather
Ensure Long-Term Safety – Prevents flooding and road damage for decades to come
Minimize Disruption – Precast construction reduces construction time
NO road diversions required
Road remains open at all times
Only occasional stop-and-go traffic management when necessary
Advance notice will be provided for any traffic control periods
Timeline: January – June 2026 (approx. 5 months, weather permitting)