🚧 George Town prepares for traffic diversions due to downtown project

The National Roads Authority (NRA) is set to begin the next stage of Phase 2 of the George Town Revitalisation Initiative’s Central Business District Enhancement Project (CBEP) in Central George Town. The project, which is expected to take about six months, will result in changes to the traffic flow as more of the central business district is paved over and eventually closed off to traffic. The plan includes upgrades to CUC’s underground infrastructure on Edward Street, Main Street, Fort Street and Shedden Road, and overground enhancements to Edward Street, Main Street and the George Town Post Office intersection. 🏗️

The work schedule was established in consultation with the project’s key stakeholders, including the RCIPS, the Cayman Islands Fire Service, the Health Services Authority, the Public Transport Unit and the Department of Public Safety Communications. The plan has been broken down into sub-phases to minimize disruption to local businesses, residents and the public. The first stage of the CBEP Phase 2 was completed last year, and once this phase is complete, it will connect CBEP Phase 1 and Phase 3, which includes further underground and overground enhancements to Main Street. 🚦

The first traffic diversions will come into effect on Tuesday, 23 January, at 11am. Drivers are advised to exercise caution when travelling along Edward Street, Main Street, Cardinall Avenue and Dr Roy’s Drive. The full NRA Traffic Diversion Plan for this next part of the project is available online. More information is posted on social media. 🚧