Ground breaks for Venus – Anse la Raye link road rehabilitation

By DVRP

For many years the Vanard (Venus) to Anse La Raye Link Road has provided an alternate and important access for commuters between the communities of Millet and Anse La Raye. After Hurricane Tomas in 2010 and the Christmas Eve Trough of 2013, the roadway, though still motorable, became severely compromised and in need of structural rehabilitation.

The compromised road affected the farming community in particular which relied on the link road as an efficient route to get their produce to market. 

A commencement ceremony on March 10, 2022 marked the start of reconstruction of the 12-kilometre Vanard (Venus) to Anse La Raye Link Road. The approximately USD 4.6 million investment is being funded by the DVRP through its European Union funding envelope. Works are being undertaken by Construction and Industrial Equipment Ltd and, barring any unforeseen delays, should be completed by February 2023.

The designs for the rehabilitated road were informed by hydrological and hydraulic assessments as well as geotechnical assessments and are in accordance with international standards. The scope of works includes road reconstruction, pavement reconstruction and incorporates resiliency features such as adequately sized drains and slope stabilization along the roadway. These features will help to ensure that the reconstructed roadway is durable and can best withstand natural hazards.

Farmers in the area have welcomed the project and look forward to its completion.