Residents Erect Caution Sign On ‘Worst Maintained’ Guyabois Road

Frustrated residents have erected a sign on the Guyabois Road in Saltibus, urging caution and declaring it the worst maintained stretch in Saint Lucia. The sign advises removing dentures, adjusting bra straps, and securing ‘your nuts.’ “Welcome to the worst maintained road in St. Lucia courtesy of St Lucia government,” it declared. “Fight for our right to have a road, not a riverbed. Together we can make a difference.” The sign appeared on Monday, days after the Ministry of Infrastructure announced plans to address the residents’ concerns. However, some residents believe it is another empty promise. They said a year ago, Infrastructure Minister Stephenson King visited the area, stating several times that they would get ‘a surprise in January’. “Then nothing and still nothing. The road has deteriorated so much it is now a danger to all who try to use it on foot or vehicle,” one resident said. According to the resident, the ‘plot thickened’ on Thursday with vegetation removal and attempts to fill potholes. “It won’t last long,” the resident lamented. Another resident, who is an artist, disclosed last week that she had to shelve plans to build an art studio because the road had become impassable. The...