The Millennium Highway in Providenciales is due for a major set of repairs as residents have cried out to government to address the much traversed roadway.
The highway which has become increasingly used since the development of several low cost homes in the area is perhaps one of the busiest roads in Provo but has had major officials since its inception in 2003.
Government officials have said that they are “aware” of the problems affecting – the main thoroughfare to densely populated Blue Hills and Wheeland – and has named it the “highest priority”.
Drivers forced to traverse the road on a regular basis are all too familiar with the vast craters which line one long stretch. Recent bad weather has made some sections almost impassable with vehicles swerving across the road to avoid the largest holes.
A spokesman for the Government told one local news agency t that an increase in traffic and heavy rains had resulted in a considerable amount of damage to the road’s surface. The official said quote: “This is exacerbated by the increase in development along the highway, much of which does not include adequate provision for drainage.”
Temporary repairs are however being conducted by members of the EMS team but these measures will not permanently fix the problem as extensive road work is hoped to be started by the middle of the year.
