Emergency road works are underway in sections of Trelawny.

Works Minister Robert Morgan announced today that approximately 16,000 kilometres of roads will undergo repairs across the parish this week.

The works are part of the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) project.

The scope of works will include asphaltic concrete patching, de-bushing and drain cleaning.

Key roads underway or slated for rehabilitation include Wakefield to Hampden, Wakefield to Friendship, Deeside to Dromilly and Salt Marsh to Kent.

Works will also be done along the Falmouth to Springvale, Rock to Stewart Town and Clarks Town to Jackson Town main roads.