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SPARK Phase 2: $25B Road Revival | Jamaica News
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- Jul 3, 2026
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- 106
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Summary
The government’s next phase of the SPARK project is set to pour $25 billion into upgrading 37 major roads across 11 parishes—focusing on critical highways and congestion hotspots. This isn’t just patchwork; it’s about rebuilding bridges, fixing gullies, and ensuring lasting infrastructure. While officials say this isn’t a response to public frustration, residents are tired of crumbling roads. Accountability measures are being put in place to prevent quick fixes that fail within months. The goal? Completion in 15 months. But a major hurdle remains: a shortage of qualified, capable contractors. The prime minister is pushing to grow the construction sector’s capacity to handle this massive, long-term vision for resilient roads. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/978ec654374f762b