Media Releases


MOWT obtains clearance to resume construction work on the Cumuto to Manzanilla Highway

27 Mar 2018

The Ministry of Works and Transport (MOWT) welcomes the unanimous decision of the Court of Appeal which has dismissed the case of the Fisherman and Friends of the Sea (FFSO) challenging the decision of the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) for granting a Certificate of Environmental Clearance to the Ministry for the construction of the Cumuto to Manzanilla Highway. The Court of Appeal has unequivocally reaffirmed the decision of the High Court.

World Water Day 2018

22 Mar 2018

World Water Day 2018

Many of us will agree that the “natural way” to restore wellness in our bodies is the most beneficial path to healing. A similar idea holds our focus for this year’s observance of World Water Day “Nature for Water”. The theme begs the question “Why not nature based solutions to solve the water challenges we face in the 21st century?”

Repairs to the Protective Cable Barrier Along the Solomon Hochoy Highway have begun

10 Mar 2018

The repairs to the High Tension Cable Barrier System along the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway, have resumed. The repairs to the damaged cable barriers form part of the Ministry's drive to improve road safety conditions on the nation's roadways.

Closure of Licensing Office Caroni Today at 2PM

09 Mar 2018

The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise the public that the Licensing Office at Frederick Settlement Caroni ONLY will be closed today at 2PM to facilitate upgrade works on the building.

New Traffic Signs along the Diego Martin Highway and environs to facilitate Sporting Activities and Community Development

07 Mar 2018

Minister of Works and Transport, Senator the Honourable Rohan Sinanan, has designated a safe zone of 2km of the roadway for a weekly community wellness and physical activity programme in Diego Martin. The Ministry of Works and Transport has approved the installation of new traffic signs along the Diego Martin Highway to inform residents and drivers of this new initiative, which is the first of its kind in the Caribbean.

Response to Newsday article on bad roads in San Fernando

02 Mar 2018

The Ministry of Works and Transport has noted the Newsday article which appeared on Friday 2nd March, 2018 titled “Sando Mayor bombarded with bad-road complaints” and wishes to clarify that the Nationwide Road Maintenance Initiative is ongoing, and is currently operational throughout the Diego Martin and Sangre Grande Regional Corporations and the Port of Spain City Corporation.

Partial Opening of the PBR to Light Motor Vehicles ONLY

01 Mar 2018

The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise the general public that Senator the Honourable Rohan Sinanan, Minister of Works and Transport has authorized the use of the Priority Bus Route (PBR) to light motor vehicles from Morvant Junction to Abattoir Road ONLY from Thursday 1st March, 2018 until further notice.


Please be guided accordingly.

Partial Opening of the PBR has Ended

28 Feb 2018

The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise the general public that the partial opening of the Priority Bus Route (PBR) to light vehicles from Abbatoir Road, Port of Spain to Morvant Junction ended at 7PM on Wednesday 28th February, 2018.
 

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Government Initiates Legal Proceedings Against Inter-Continental Shipping Limited

23 Feb 2018

The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to provide the general public with an update regarding legal proceedings between the State and Inter-Continental Shipping Limited the providers of the M.V. party agreement for the State’s continued lease of the M.V. Superfast Galicia, which was first chartered in 2015.

Minister of Works and Transport calls for greater crackdown on fraudulent PBR Passes

23 Jan 2018

Senator the Honourable Rohan Sinanan, Minister of Works and Transport has called on Maxi Taxi Operators working Route 2 along the Priority Bus Route (PBR) to assist police officers in the crackdown of persons using the PBR unlawfully or with fraudulent passes.



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