Concerns continue to pour into TNN from reliable sources within the Ministry of Works and Engineering roads crew and technical advisors, industry experts, and even some frontline workers regarding the government’s road paving priorities.
Questions are being raised about the decision to pave certain roads, including St. Ann’s Road, while several major stretches of roadway that have long been identified as hazardous remain in urgent need of repair.
Among the roads drawing scrutiny is the area outside the Southside Police Station, where paving work is currently underway. Sources are asking why resources are being directed to these locations when advisors and technical staff have reportedly identified other roads as presenting greater risks to motorists.
According to multiple sources, technical advisors and road engineering professionals have repeatedly highlighted dangerous roadways requiring immediate attention, including Crawl Hill, the Shelley Bay stretch, and Middle Road Southampton near Jews Bay. These locations have been cited as priority areas due to deteriorating road conditions and potential safety concerns.
Some workers have privately expressed frustration, questioning whether the recommendations of experienced engineers and technical personnel are being overlooked. Sources suggest there is growing concern that professional advice is not being adequately considered when decisions are made regarding road maintenance and paving schedules.
The issue has sparked broader questions about road safety across Bermuda. Residents and road users are increasingly asking whether the condition of some of the island’s highways and main roads may be contributing to traffic accident and near misses.
TNN is seeking a response from the Minister responsible for Works and Engineering regarding the criteria used to determine paving priorities and whether safety assessments are guiding those decisions.
The public is also seeking answers as to why roads identified by technical experts as dangerous continue to await attention while other projects move forward.
As concerns grow, many are calling for greater transparency in the decision-making process and a clear explanation of how road repair priorities are established across the island.
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