Project Endorsements

Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips,  MP
Minister - Transport & Works

The Highway 2000 Project comes precisely at a time, which is critical to the development of the country’s road network. In recent years, the Ministry of Transport and Works has embarked on a rigorous programme to improve the conditions of existing roads. In many instances, new roads have been constructed.

The construction of Highway 2000 is consistent with the overall development plan for this Ministry. The completion of this expressway will be extremely beneficial to the nation as it is proposed to stem the rural-urban migration drift, and as a consequence, significantly reduce traffic congestion in some areas while enhancing the road transportation system in other areas.

Some of the well-publicized projects undertaken by the Ministry include the construction of the Melrose Hill bypass, the Old Harbour bypass, and of course the North Coast Highway. The latter involves improvement of the country’s road network from Negril to Portland via Montego Bay, St. Ann and St. Mary.

A newly-established National Works Agency (NWA) has been charged with the responsibility of further development as well as complete rationalization of the country’s road linkages including traffic management schemes for Kingston, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios. Mr. Ivan Anderson, Executive Director of the NWA, sits on the Coordinating Committee of Highway 2000, thus providing a very important link between the Project’s Development Unit and the Ministry of Transport and Works.

Taking this into consideration, the Ministry is ready and committed to the development of a solid and vital relationship with the Highway 2000 Project Team to ensure the smooth implementation and efficiency of this national effort.

Peter Phillips PhD, MP
Minister of Transport and Works

March 2000