Jamaica Rolls Out $1.4 Billion Phase Two of GO Road Rehab Programme

The Government of Jamaica has unveiled the second phase of its GO Road Rehab Programme, committing $1.4 billion to repair key main roads across the country. The works will concentrate on busy corridors that play a vital role in public transport, trade, emergency access, tourism, and the everyday travel of Jamaicans.

The initiative is part of a broader national roadworks strategy that pairs immediate fixes with longer-term rehabilitation through programmes such as SPARK and the Accelerated Bridge Programme.

Minister with responsibility for Works, the Hon. Robert Nesta Morgan, said Phase Two is a direct answer to complaints from drivers, commuters, transport operators, business owners, and residents about the state of several major routes.

"We have heard the call from the public. We understand the frustration of road users, and we accept that many Jamaicans are facing difficult daily commutes because of the condition of some of our main roads. This second phase of GO Road Rehab is intended to move quickly on priority thoroughfares and deliver practical improvements where they are urgently needed," Minister Morgan said.

He pointed out that the country's road network has been heavily strained by extended periods of intense rainfall, along with the continuing impact of Hurricane Melissa. Although emergency repairs have been carried out, several corridors are still breaking down because of waterlogged road bases, broken drainage, failed pavement sections, and the wider toll severe weather has taken on infrastructure.

"Many of our roads were already vulnerable, and Hurricane Melissa further exposed those weaknesses. We have also had above-average rainfall across much of the island over the last six months. That is why the Government has had to combine emergency rehabilitation, targeted resurfacing, drainage interventions, and larger-scale road works," the Minister added.

Phase Two activities will cover focused patching, resurfacing, drainage repairs where required, and other improvements guided by technical reviews carried out by the National Works Agency. Roads carrying heavy traffic, showing serious surface damage, or holding strategic value to communities and the economy will be tackled first.

The National Works Agency will manage delivery of the second phase and will share updates as projects are scheduled and rolled out.