Pedestrian restriction on PBR at Curepe Junction

In a release yesterday, the Ministry of Works and Transport announced that pedestrians are now restricted from crossing the PBR 100 metres west of the traffic signal at Curepe Junction. The ministry reported that on September 16, 2016 the Traffic Management Branch installed pedestrian signals, crosswalks and other road signage pertaining to this new restriction.

Managers of the Priority Mall Facility, operated by the Public Transport Service Corporation, also installed gates on September 24, 2016 (Republic Day) to assist with these restrictions.

“The pedestrian restriction at Curepe Junction is expected to increase mobility and road safety, and reduce the number of incidents that occur and that are prone to occur at this location on a daily basis. The public is therefore advised to comply with the new restriction, by crossing the PBR safely at the traffic signals, following all traffic control devices in the area as indicated,” the ministry explained.

The ministry expressed regret for any inconvenience caused and thanked the public “for its continued cooperation”.

For further information the ministry advised citizens to check the MOWT website and social media accounts.