Toll-Free Period for May Pen to Williamsfield Highway Extended to March 2024

• Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced an extension of the toll-free period for the May Pen to Williamsfield leg (Phase 1C) of the East-West Highway, now through March 31, 2024. This extension grants the public an additional three months of toll-free travel on this new segment of the highway.
• This decision is intended to provide more time for ongoing negotiations between TransJamaican Highway Limited (TJH) and the National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC). These discussions focus on finalising the concession for Phase 1C, for which TJH, the current operator of the Kingston to May Pen segment of the East-West Highway, holds a right of first refusal.
• Prime Minister Holness highlighted the significant benefits of the May Pen to Williamsfield Highway, noting the reduced travel times and lower vehicular wear and tear for motorists. Looking ahead, the Government plans to further extend the highway to bypass Spur Tree within the next five years, continuing its commitment to improving Jamaica’s road infrastructure.
• As these developments progress, Prime Minister Holness emphasized the importance of responsible driving and urged all motorists to prioritize safety on the roads.

(Source: JIS)