New Old Harbour traffic signals to be commissioned

The new signals were installed at the Goulbourne Lane/East Street/ Marlie Acres intersection as part of traffic flow modifications that will also go into effect.

Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says the traffic changes are being implemented as part of a larger plan geared towards reducing congestion in the town of Old Harbour.

The modifications will see the conversion of Lafe Street, Goulbourne Lane and a section of Walkers Road in the township, to one way traffic movement.

He says that Lafe Street will be converted to one way movement away from East Street, continuing along Walkers Road and one way along Goulbourne Lane back towards East Street.

Two-way traffic movement will be maintained along Walkers Road beyond its intersection with Goulbourne Lane back to South Street.

Mr. Shaw says that as part of the changes, a section of East Street was widened to accommodate two right turning lanes onto Lafe Street and Marlie Acres, road marking was done and directional signs installed.

Meantime, as part of the plans to come into effect police officers assigned to the Old Harbour Police Station have been strategically stationed to specific points to ensure motorists adhere to the new way forward.

Old Harbour is regarded as the fastest growing town in Jamaica, serving in excess of 50,000 residents.

More than 15,000 vehicles travel through Old Harbour town daily.