Tag: George Town Revitalisation Project
![Unexpected GT road closure causes traffic chaos Unexpected GT road closure causes traffic chaos](http://caymannewsservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Roadworks-on-Edward-St-6-June-150x150.jpg)
Unexpected GT road closure causes traffic chaos
(CNS): Edward Street in downtown George Town closed unexpectedly Thursday morning, catching commuters unaware and causing traffic chaos. A media release from the planning ministry about this closure was not circulated until late Wednesday night, and the police issued notices and alerts after 10:00am that the road would be closed until Friday afternoon. The closure […]
![GT roadworks spill over into Monday traffic chaos GT roadworks spill over into Monday traffic chaos](http://caymannewsservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Roadworks-in-Central-George-Town-at-noon-on-Monday-150x150.jpg)
GT roadworks spill over into Monday traffic chaos
(CNS): A late concrete delivery created challenges for drivers around Central George Town on Monday morning after roadworks on the capital’s revamp spilled over from the weekend until noon. The road closures, including the junction of Edward Street and Fort Street, were scheduled to end on Sunday, but the necessary concrete did not arrive until […]
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Traffic to be diverted for downtown project
(CNS): New diversions will go into effect in Central George Town mid-morning on Tuesday as the National Roads Authority (NRA) begins the next stage of Phase 2 of the George Town Revitalisation Initiative’s Central Business District Enhancement Project (CBEP), according to a release from the infrastructure ministry. This stage of the works is expected to […]
![Work due to start on next phase of GT facelift Work due to start on next phase of GT facelift](http://caymannewsservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Central-Business-District-Enhancement-Project-artists-rendition-150x150.jpg)
Work due to start on next phase of GT facelift
(CNS): Eight years after the PPM administration announced plans to revitalise the capital, the second phase of the George Town facelift is about to get underway. The next phase of the Central Business District Enhancement Project, part of the George Town Revitalisation Initiative, is due to start Monday, 25 September, and includes the reconstruction of […]
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Cardinall Avenue facelift faced challenges
(CNS): The work on Cardinall Avenue to turn the George Town street into a pedestrianized zone is now almost complete, as work on the final part along Seafarers Way between Fort Street and Goring Avenue gets underway this week, with new traffic diversions expected. However, the project has taken much longer than expected but despite […]
![All of Cardinall Ave closes for more street work All of Cardinall Ave closes for more street work](http://caymannewsservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Artists-rendition-of-Cardinall-Ave-when-the-work-is-completed-150x150.jpg)
All of Cardinall Ave closes for more street work
(CNS): As the pedestrianisation of Cardinall Avenue in George Town, which began back in January, continues, the remaining stretch of the road is now closed to traffic between Albert Panton Street and Edward Street to allow work on that section of the road, according to a release from the infrastructure ministry. This will include enhancements […]
![Lost trees will be replaced in George Town revamp Lost trees will be replaced in George Town revamp](http://caymannewsservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Trees-being-removed-from-Cardinall-Avenue-150x150.jpg)
Lost trees will be replaced in George Town revamp
(CNS): At least 30 trees will be planted as part of the Central Business District Enhancement Project in George Town, according to officials from the planning ministry. When CNS readers recently spotted some trees being removed from Cardinal Avenue, we contacted the ministry to find out what was happening. They confirmed that the two black […]
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Cardinall Avenue closure to traffic confirmed
The stretch of Cardinall Avenue between Seafarers Way and Albert Panton Street will close to general traffic on Monday, 14 March, planning officials have confirmed. Work to pedestrianize the street will begin following the closure, which is part of Phase 1 of the district enhancement and George Town revitalization project.
![New road pavings in George Town irritate drivers New road pavings in George Town irritate drivers](http://caymannewsservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/New-ramps-in-GT-from-social-media-150x150.png)
New road pavings in George Town irritate drivers
(CNS): The appearance of new paved road ramps in downtown George Town around Heroes Square are irritating drivers, who say the raised crossings are too high and wide for some cars to navigate safely. The ramps are part of the capital’s revitalization project and the ultimate pedestrianization of the area around the courthouse, library and […]
![CIG pushes out George Town revamp at 11th hour CIG pushes out George Town revamp at 11th hour](http://caymannewsservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/George-Town-revamp-1-150x150.png)
CIG pushes out George Town revamp at 11th hour
(CNS): A request for proposal was issued Friday for bidders to undertake street paving upgrades, curbing and sidewalks, integrated concrete pedestrian systems, street lighting, addition of mature trees, seating and street furniture as part of the long-awaited George Town revitalisation project. In another eleventh hour move, less than three weeks before the election, the PPM-led […]