NWA announces six-week closure of Fern Gully

Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says that the agency will be partnering with the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) to effect repairs to the roadway that has deteriorated.

He says the badly rutted surface of the targeted section of road will be removed and be replaced with asphaltic concrete. The road is also to be marked and raised pavement markers (cat’s eyes) installed.

The project is being executed at a cost of $31.6 million.

During the closure, the alternative routes will be Breadnut Hill for vehicles entering and exiting Ocho Rios.

The Chalky Hill main road should be used by large trucks and can also be used by vehicles travelling westerly from Moneague to St. Ann’s Bay and beyond.

Motorists may also use the North/South Toll Road.

Motorists using the Fern Gully main road are being reminded to obey the instructions of flag persons and posted warning signs.