Persons traveling between North and Middle Caicos via the causeway will begin seeing improvements due to a major make over which began on 1 June 2015.
The Public Works Department of the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning (MIHP) is advising the general public that the reconstruction of the North and Middle Caicos Causeway Phase 2 is underway and to be mindful of temporary traffic changes.
“The government continues to build modern infrastructure which promotes economic growth and job creation in the Turks and Caicos Islands. These repairs will make transportation between North and Middle Caicos easier and quicker which can increase the access to more business opportunities,” said Susan Malcolm, Permanent Secretary MIHP.
“A temporary diversion route was constructed adjacent to the causeway to facilitate the installation of concrete box culverts by the contractor, JACA TCI Ltd. The construction of box culverts is important to the refurbishment of the causeway as they will increase the water flow area through the causeway, an improvement both from the engineering and environmental aspects.”
Drivers are being advised to take extra care on this section of the causeway, especially during the night, although temporary lights have been installed in the area.
The works are on schedule with a completion date of early December 2015. The outcome will be a noticeable improvement, as the reconstruction will include a bituminous paved surface. In order to limit damage from future hurricanes, mangrove plants which reduce the effect of a tidal surge and damage on shore, are being installed along the length of the causeway.
