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School Term Start Meets Roadworks Chaos in Port of Spain

Motorists in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, faced severe congestion on the first day of the new school term due to roadworks by the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA). WASA’s disruption of the roadway near the Lighthouse intersection resulted in a significant reduction in lanes, which led to bottlenecks at one of the city’s busiest entry points. The traffic backed up as early as 5:45 a.m., and the congestion worsened with the morning rush and school drop-offs. The timing of the works, coinciding with the start of the school term, has drawn criticism from frustrated drivers. Authorities are being urged to collaborate with the Ministry of Education and traffic management teams to prevent exacerbating peak-hour congestion. Reports of a nearby accident added to the traffic woes.

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