The Ministry of Public Works is intensifying its nationwide campaign to clear abandoned vehicles, encumbrances, and encroachments from road shoulders.
The Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill warned that the government will no longer tolerate ‘stubborn’ individuals who jeopardise the safety of citizens.
The ministry is notifying offenders in person and on social media, giving them the chance to remove their items. If they don’t comply, the ministry will take and impound the items, charging a removal fee.
Minister Edghill recently stated that parapets do not belong to individuals or businesses. He added that these encumbrances are not only an eyesore but can also serve as hideouts for criminal activity, threatening the safety of residents within the communities.
In addition to the removal of derelict vehicles, the Minister addressed the growing issue of businesses encroaching onto road shoulders and pedestrian walkways. Such practices pose dangers to pedestrians, who are forced to walk in the path of moving vehicles due to blocked footpaths.
The ministry will continue to remove all encumbrances and encroachments wherever violations occur, as part of its commitment to road safety and orderliness. Guyanese also have a role to play in reporting these cases to the ministry through its recently launched hotlines.
Citizens can WhatsApp 624-2964 to file a report, and contractors can contact the ministry on 624-2965.
