Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed satisfaction with work done so far on the Montego-bay perimeter road project in St James.

Holness led a delegation of government officials on a tour of the project on Wednesday, to assess the progress of one of the country’s most significant infrastructure developments.

The Montego-Bay perimeter road project is scheduled for completion in 2026 and is expected to dramatically enhance the region’s transportation infrastructure, support tourism, and stimulate economic opportunities for local communities.

The project, valued at US$274 million, is being implemented through a design-build construction contract, between the government and the China Harbour Engineering Company limited (CHEC).

The National Road Operating and Constructing Company limited (NROCC),is responsible for the project’s execution.

During the tour, Prime Minister Holness noted the importance of the Montego-bay perimeter road project in transforming the transportation landscape of western Jamaica.

Mr Holness emphasized the importance of continued collaboration among all stakeholders, to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget.