We are investing 40 billion in the largest road rehabilitation programme in Jamaica’s history. Every constituency across the island will benefit, with between 8 to 10 roads being fully rehabilitated, not just patched. This includes proper resurfacing, drainage installation, and retaining walls where necessary. Additionally, we’ve allocated 5 billion to upgrade and install water pipes before roadworks begin. Now, I know the road conditions have been a long-standing concern. I’ve toured Jamaica more than anyone else in public life, and I can confidently say, there’s hardly a place I haven’t been. From people in the hills of St. Mary to the deep rural communities of St. Elizabeth, everyone says the same thing: “Prime Minister, the road dem bad.” Many of these roads were built in the 50s, 60s and 70s, and were never properly maintained. The reality is, roads have a lifespan of 7 to 15 years depending on how they’re built and how they’re used. Increased traffic, poor drainage, and decades of economic mismanagement, especially during the 1970s and again from the 1990s into the 2000s, left our infrastructure crumbling and neglected. But this government is changing that. We’ve stabilized the economy and created fiscal space to make serious investments. We are building roads that will last, roads that can support communities, support growth, and withstand the future.