27th September 2022

Intermittent and torrential rain prevents road maintenance in St Lucia

By Ministry of Infrastructure

Over the last two months; ever since the commencement of the hurricane season, there has been serious deterioration of Saint Lucia’s road network as a result of the predominant torrential rains.

Unfortunately, the efforts by the Department of Infrastructure, Ports and Transport to implement its routine road maintenance program have been marred by the adverse environmental working conditions caused by the persistency and frequency of both intermittent and torrential rain.

The Department of Infrastructure will however continue its concentration on unclogging of drains, culverts and clearing roadways at this time, since it is impossible to conduct any serious or effective road repairs.

The Department of Infrastructure, Ports and Transport is continuing its assessment of the damage caused to the country’s road network in preparation for rehabilitative works, once the climatic conditions improve.

Meanwhile, the motoring public is encouraged to drive safely and exercise caution when navigating the roads to avoid loss of life and damage to property.