On Monday, Infrastructure Minister Hon. Stephenson King stated that the initial focus will be on the upper reaches of Gaya Bois , described as the most dangerous part of the area.

He noted that previous drainage work undertaken around 2015 under the Saint Lucia Labour Party government had deteriorated due to heavy rains, leaving eroded roads behind.

In addition to Gaya Bois, the Ministry will extend repairs and upgrades to other areas in Choiseul. In Soufriere, significant work has already been carried out in communities such as Fond St. Jacques, and efforts will continue in the town and surrounding locations.

King highlighted the government’s broader approach to road management, combining new construction with consistent maintenance.

“The whole intention is while we build new roads, we need to maintain the existing roads… Where a road is built for 20 years with proper maintenance, we believe we can extend it to 25 and probably 30 years,” he explained.

The Ministry has also invested in new equipment to improve the efficiency of pothole repairs, signaling a commitment to safer and longer-lasting roads for residents across the island.