The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise the public of a temporary road closure for vehicular traffic at Tabaquite Rio Claro Road 46.48 km just north of the Rio Claro Roundabout.
Period of closure: Wednesday 08th September 2021 8.00 am – Wednesday 08th September 8.00 pm.
This has become necessary to undertake critical repair works to the observed landslip.
- For commuters travelling from Tabaquite Proper with the intention of arriving at the town of Rio Claro, environs and further east the alternative route is to exit the Tabaquite Rio Claro Road at the 40.7 km mark unto San Pedro Road (right turn) and exit unto the Naparima Mayaro Road at 34.3 km mark (left turn) and vice versa for commuters travelling in the opposite direction. Heavy vehicles are recommended to stick to this route (Map 1) (Light and Heavy Vehicles).
- For commuters travelling after the San Pedro Road with the intention of arriving at the town of Rio Claro, environs and further east the alternative route is to exit the Tabaquite Rio Claro Road at 43.52 km mark unto Dades Road (right turn) and exit unto the Naparima Mayaro Road at 38.075 km mark (left turn) and vice versa for commuters travelling in the opposite direction. (Map 2) (Light Vehicles alone strongly recommended)
Please refer to the alternative route maps attached.
The Ministry of Works and Transport regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for its cooperation. For further information, please visit the Ministry’s website (www.mowt.gov.tt) or call Highways Division at 625-4671.
– Ministry of Works and Transport