This Unit is responsible for the planning, implementation, and supervision of road projects. The physical construction works are contracted out.
Its staff includes Engineers, Engineering Assistants and Road Officers, Surveyor, Surveyor Assistant, Site Clerks and Clerical Assistants.
Its functions include:
- Maintenance of the existing public road network to include debushing, cleaning of drain and culverts
- Improvements of the existing public road network through regular maintenance
- Construction of new or rehabilitation of existing public roads.
To facilitate its work the Unit operates in two divisions namely the Western Roads Division and the Eastern Roads Division. The Western Division is from St. Patrick to St. George and includes the entire east coast while the Easter Division is from St. Andrew to St. George and all the areas on the east coast of the Island. The two main offices for the Dovisions are located at Beausejour, St. George and Pearls, St. Andrew with sub offices in each Parish.
Road Divisions
Western Roads Division
Officer–in-Charge - Mr. Michael Alexander
Phone: (473) 440-3020/5531
Eastern Roads Division
Officer–in-Charge - Mr. Lawrence Griffith
Phone: (473) 442-7349
Road Offices
St. David’s Road Office
Phone: (473) 444-6242
St. Mark’s Road Office
Phone: (473) 444-8292
St. John’s Road Office
Phone: (473) 444-8230
St. Patrick’s Road Office
Phone: (473) 442-9319