Dear Editor,

The roads leading from Santa Cruz to Maggotty are rapidly deteriorating and in need of urgent and immediate attention.

Over time they have become difficult to navigate, and motorists have become exhausted trying to avoid each pothole.

Now these potholes come in different categories. There are the usual potholes, ‘flatholes’ that looks like maps on a globe (there are a few along the Rockyhill stretch), and ‘craters’ and ‘trenches’ going into Newton, St Elizabeth. It is concerning as they prove a threat to the safety of the commuting public, with the likelihood of accidents occuring.

People can hardly keep up with the constant damage to their vehicles, which see them making frequent trips to the mechanic for repairs. This is financially draining.

Why should major roadways be left in such deplorable conditions? Why aren’t the elected paying attention to and making right the ills that affect the public on a daily basis? Why not be proactive and fix the small holes before they begin to form ‘craters’? Why wasn’t work done during the summer break when school was not in session? Why does one get the feeling they’re waiting a week before Christmas to do the usual once-per-year patching?

Will the powers that be get to work and prioritise this infrastructure for a safe and better commute?

Sekard

jadrakes60@gmail.com