Demerara Road Pushes Forward | Guyana News

Guyana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Public Works Minister Juan Edghill personally oversaw the demolition of a stubborn concrete fence blocking the East Coast Demerara Road Improvement Project, signaling the government’s no-nonsense approach to keeping critical infrastructure moving. With the $192 million project nearing 80% completion and set for finish by October 31, 2026, delays aren’t just inconvenient—they’re dangerous. Vendors at Buxton’s Railway Embankment are also getting final notices to relocate after a lottery assigned new spaces, though some remain stubbornly in place, risking safety and progress. The minister…