Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has issued a strong warning that abandoned and unused vehicles left along public roadways and shoulders will be removed and taken to the government’s garbage site. This announcement was made during a live statement on the ministry’s Facebook page, where he highlighted the dangers posed by such vehicles.
Edghill noted that the government incurs costs for the removal of these abandoned vehicles and containers. Owners wishing to reclaim their property will be required to pay the full cost of removal.
“This initiative is part of an ongoing nationwide effort to keep roadways clear, improve public safety, and restore order to the country’s transport network,” he explained.
He emphasized the safety risks associated with encumbered road shoulders, stating, “When the shoulders are encumbered, in the case of an emergency, you don’t have anywhere to pass. It’s also a security issue, as individuals could hide in these areas and potentially commit robberies.”
The removal of derelict vehicles has been an ongoing project, with efforts continuing across all regions in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force and the Ministry’s Traffic and Maintenance Division.
Edghill encouraged citizens to report areas where derelict vehicles obstruct road shoulders. However, he made it clear that once the removal process begins, owners will only be able to recover their vehicles after covering all related expenses.
He further urged the public to refrain from using public road shoulders and walkways as personal storage or business areas. “We have to bring order back to society,” he asserted.
The Minister reiterated that such encumbrances endanger pedestrians and disrupt traffic, and he stated that these issues will no longer be tolerated. “Over the last several days, we’ve had cause to move and remove items from some of these businesses, and I’ve indicated it will not be allowed,” Edghill concluded.
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