Traffic signals in Bog Walk Gorge malfunctioning, NWA urges caution
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising the motoring public that the traffic signals located at Flat Bridge in the Bog Walk Gorge, in St Catherine are now out of operation, due to technical issues.
According to NWA’s communication and customer service manager, Stephen Shaw, electrical components, which are critical to the operation of the traffic signals suffered significant damage during last week’s flood rains.Shaw explained that water and heavy deposits of sand impacted the cabinet that houses the signal’s electrical controls. Restoration of the cabinet will require some time and resources, he said.NWA said it is unable, at this time, to state when the repairs will be undertaken, however, an estimate of the damage has been prepared, which is a requirement for funds to be sourced to undertake the work.The NWA is advising motorists to proceed with caution along the roadway and to treat the approaches to the Flat Bridge as a four-way crossing at which everyone must stop.