Sewage leaves Kingston roadways partially impassable

The police are advising the public to be cautious when travelling along Marcus Garvey Drive in the vicinity Water Lane, as there is sewage flowing along the roadway. 

Downtown Kingston has long been a hotspot for leaking sewage. In April, several vendors told the STAR of the negative effects which accompany the foul smelling excrement. 

"Is $2,500 for my doctor fee and I spend a lot more for medications. We not even a talk about the mosquitoes that breeding up in it and the fact that we can't breathe in peace..." a vendor said.

"Is a ting weh go up and come down enuh...Right now the way the place smell bad is like mi fraid fi eat. Mi still have to wear the mask although that lift long time..." said another. 

When the STAR contacted the National Water Commission (NWC) earlier this year, public relations manager, Delano Williams, said efforts were being made to correct the problem.

He said that debris which had been disposed of into the NWC's sewer line had caused damage to aspects of the sewer facility, resulting in a backup of wastewater along the network.

It is unclear if that remains the case now.

In the meantime, motorists and pedestrians are being urged to use alternative routes and to observe and follow all road signs where possible.

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