Completion of Mabura leg of Linden-Lethem Road pushed back to year- end

The construction of the Linden to Lethem roadway is continuing, with works on the Linden to Mabura stretch expected to be completed by the end of this year.

The project is being executed by Brazilian company Alya Construction, which recently acquired a “first- of- its- kind” Caterpillar RM400 Road Reclaimer from MACORP to aid in construction works.

The  equipment was commissioned at 58 KM Mabura a week ago.

The first leg of the project, which commenced in 2022, caters for the paving of the 121 kilometres stretch from Linden to Mabura Hill, at a cost of US $190 million.

This part of the project was initially expected to wrap up by mid- 2025; however, work has been pushed back to end of year, according to information from Alya Construction.

Production Manager at Alya Construction, Julio Aguilera said the project was pushed back to November due to numerous challenges.

“We are right now on a time extension of the project… I think we have up to November of this year. I think there will be a little extension more due to rain and other issues…probably this year is our plan to conclude,” he indicated.

The Caterpillar RM400 Road Reclaimer is expected to greatly assist in getting the project completed on time, according to Senior Training Consultant- Caterpillar Paving Products, James DeLong.

“I travelled the world, I commissioned these sort of machines for our dealers, supporting our customers. My first trip to Guyana and everyone has made me feel so welcomed and I appreciate that… I wish this machine the best…[There is a] very good operator, [who] understands how to run the equipment, and I feel confidently that this machine will do well for their purpose,” he said.

In the meantime, work is also ongoing on other sections of the Linden to Lethem Highway.

Upon completion, the Linden to Lethem Road is expected to create and expand major productive avenues between Guyana and Brazil.

Residents, particularly in Linden and Mabura, as well as the rest of Guyana, are set to benefit tremendously from economic opportunities when the roadway opens.