Pedro River Bridge in Kellits, Clarendon closed for emergency repairs

The National Works Agency (NWA) is reporting that the Pedro River Bridge, located along the border of Clarendon and St. Ann, has been closed to vehicular traffic.

The agency says the bridge has been closed out of an abundance of caution as its steel members have deteriorated significantly, and the risk exists that it could collapse under the weight of vehicles.

Community Relations Officer for the National Works Agency’s Southern Region, Howard Hendriks explained that a thorough inspection of the structure was done yesterday after a hole developed in a section of the bridge deck.

He said that based on the findings of the inspection, the structure was ordered closed.

Motorists wanting to travel from the direction of Kellits, Clarendon towards Claremont, St Ann will be rerouted through Shooters, Macknie and Concord.

Travelling from Shooters, motorists are advised to turn right at Macknie Square, then proceed to the community of Concord, from where they will make a left turn and travel towards Claremont.

The reverse obtains for those who wish to travel from Claremont towards Kellits.

The NWA has apologised for the inconvenience the closure may cause some road users and has discouraged motorists from attempting to use the bridge.

All motorists are urged to obey all posted warning signs.

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