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GBPA to construct new traffic circles on Grand Bahama
Tuesday, 15 December 2009 00:00
The continued growth and development of Grand Bahama Island facilitated the need for greater infrastructure, and expanded road services for residents within the city of Freeport and its outlying areas.

In response to the increased number of vehicles using the island's thoroughfares, The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) is taking the necessary steps to effectively manage the flow of traffic with the construction of traffic circles in two high traffic areas.

"To date there are more than 24,000 licensed vehicles utilizing the island's roadways as residents make their daily commute; these traffic circles will bring much needed relief to motorists especially those affected by the school zone traffic at East Sunrise Highway and Britannia Boulevard," stated Mr. Hannes Babak, GBPA Group Chairman.

"We intend to build two round-abouts, one at Balao Road and East Sunrise highway and another one further down at Britannia Boulevard, which links St. Georges' High School and the Sister Mary Patricia Jr. High School to East Sunrise Highway," said Arthur Jones, Vice President of Building and Development Services.

"Work will begin first at the Balao Road site with the junction at East Sunrise and Britannia Boulevard shortly thereafter," Jones said.

The round-abouts had been planned for completion before the holidays however critical changes to the design aesthetic has pushed the project back, though only slightly.

"We'll probably start by the middle of January, and within three weeks or so we should be in good shape. We want these round-abouts to work effectively and this requires proper planning" commented Jones.

This is just the beginning of a process which will eventually result in the continued modernization of the city of Freeport. The company has undertaken and continues to undertake a number of traffic studies which will identify other high traffic areas which need work as well.

GBPA is committed to minimizing the level of inconvenience experienced by motorist during the construction of these two traffic circles. Diversions will be created following consultation with the chosen contractor, as well as the Department of Road Traffic to ensure that the alternate routes do not disrupt the flow of traffic during the construction period.