PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment & Infrastructure (VROMI), through the Department of New Works, wishes to inform the general public, and particularly the residents of Manjack Tree Drive, Cole Bay, of scheduled road works set to commence on Monday, July 21st, 2025.
As part of the ongoing Concrete Hard Resurfacing Project, Secondary Roads, 120 meters of Manjack Tree Drive will be paved in phases. Work will be executed alternately, maintaining a road width of 2.5 meters at any given time.
To facilitate these essential road improvements, a half-road closure will be in place on the first 120 meters of Manjack Tree Drive during working hours from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily for approximately two weeks. Parking will be allowed alongside the road where possible for the full stretch of Manjack Tree Drive.
Outside of working hours, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the following morning, the road will be made accessible to residents at their own risk.
Residents and road users are kindly reminded that during and immediately after the concrete pouring process, additional inconvenience may be experienced. Access to some properties may be restricted for safety reasons, except in emergency situations.
Key Information Recap:
- Location: Manjack Tree Drive
- Scope of Work: 120 meters of paving
- Working Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (weekdays)
- Road Closure: Half-road closure on the first 120 meters during working hours
- Parking: Allowed alongside the road where possible
- After Hours Access: Road accessible to residents after 4:00 p.m. at their own risk
- Concrete Pouring Period: Limited access during and after pouring, only emergency access guaranteed
The Ministry of VROMI apologizes for any inconvenience these works may cause and appreciates the understanding and cooperation of the community as we work towards improving road infrastructure.
For updates or inquiries, please contact the Department of New Works at +1 (721) 542-4292 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..