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Miles Roundabout Removal Project |
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Project-At-A-Glance |
| Programme
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Three
Miles Roundabout Removal Project |
| Start
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August
2001 |
| Closing
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July
12, 2002 |
| Total
Project Cost |
J$
43 million (43,177.375) |
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| Project
Objective |
| The provision of an
effective public transport system with adequate seating capacity,
proper depot facilities, under proper management. |
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Three
Miles Roundabout Removal Project
Tankweld Construction Company Ltd carried out the works
on this project. The contract sum was J$ 43 million (43,177.375)
and the completion time was set for 180 days (defects liability period:
1 year)
Works on the project included;
- The removal of the Three Miles Roundabout,
and its replacement with a four-way traffic-light-controlled intersection.
- The approach legs from Marcus Garvey
Drive and Hagley Park Road was reconstructed to carry three lanes each.
- The approach leg from Six Miles
along Spanish Town Road was reconstructed to carry four lanes, with
two turning lanes onto Marcus Garvey Drive.
- The approach leg from Darling Street
along Spanish Town Road was reconstructed to carry three lanes.
- The carriageways were separated
by median strips, and sidewalks were constructed for pedestrian traffic.
- Landscaping works were also done in addition to the
placement of road signs and markings.
Works on the Three Miles Roundabout began in August
2001 and the new intersection was officially opened by Prime Minister
P.J. Patterson on June 12, 2002.
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