ST JUDE'S HIGHWAY PROJECT MOVING ALONG SMOOTHLY

Works update as of January 16, 2022

Work is moving at a tremendous pace on the rehabilitation of the St Jude's Highway. The works which started a little under two weeks ago is very much at an advance stage.

Due to the poor condition of the road, the first phase of the works tackled the stretch of road from the St Jude's Hospital Junction to the Cedar Heights Junction which is about 45 yards south of the Windward Island Brewery building.  

Works completed in that phase so far include:-

• Demolition and Removal

The removal or grading of the existing old asphalt surface .

• Grading and Sloping

With a clean slate, technology helps Construction and Industrial Equipment's asphalt professionals prepare the surface for appropriate water drainage. 

• Prepare the Sub Base

The most important part of the new asphalt surface is actually the sub base. The sub base provides a stable surface to support new pavement.

• Proof Roll, Undercutting and Sub Base Repair

Once the sub base is fully graded and compacted, CIE completed an extra step, called a proof roll, to ensure the underlying surface is strong and ready to support new asphalt.

• Binder and Surface Course  

Once the sub base was laid and any soft areas were identified and repaired, it is time to add the binder. The binder layer is large aggregate mixed with oil, making it very strong and durable.

Installing the "binder and surface course" was very important taking into consideration the dry weather and dust pollution which such a project can cause to affect the residents in the vicinity. In order to mitigate the dust pollution to give the residents a relieve, CIE worked diligently to make sure that this part of the project was completed before the weekend.

Weather permitting, a new asphalt surface  for this phase will be installed soon. CIE deeply regrets any inconvenience cause to motorists and the residents during this construction phase.