The rehabilitation of May Pen to Hayes roadway, along the Mineral Heights to Dawkins Pen control section in Clarendon, was just under 80% complete at the end of December 2015. The road is one of the major projects being undertaken as part of the first phase of the major works component of the Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP). The work area is approximately 10 kilometers in length and carries, on average, 11,834 vehicles per day to communities such as Lionel
Town, Hayes and Vere.

The scope of works includes bushing, removal of old Asphalt (milling), excavation of soft spots, construction of sidewalks and drainage improvements. A limited amount of base replacement also forms part of the scope, so too is the widening of some curves and the placing of 75mm thick Asphaltic Concrete as the final surface.

Based on the government’s overall strategy to use the roads to drive economic development, it was essential that this corridor be rehabilitated. Benefits to be obtained include enhanced safety, reduction in vehicle operating cost and travel time.

Personsfrom large communities such as Lionel Town, Alley, Portland Cottage, Rocky Point and Vere rely on this corridor for both business and pleasure.