The closures, a modification of traffic changes that have been implemented along the roadway, will run until July 17.

The National Works Agency (NWA) last Thursday, implemented a one-way system along the corridor as part of activities for the construction of a multimillion-dollar four-lane bridge to replace the ford there.

Manager of communication and customer services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw, said the closure was to facilitate work to ensure the safety of motorists and workers on the site.

He said the one-way system would still be in place during the morning and afternoon peak periods and that vehicular movement within the vicinity of the ford would continue to be managed by electronic signals.

The new bridge is being built in two phases. Phase One is expected to be completed by the end of August and will see the creation of two lanes on the eastern side of the ford. Phase Two of the project will see the construction of the other two lanes to the west of the current ford and should be completed by the end of December 2009.

Single-lane traffic is now being accommodated at the ford as follows

One-way movement for southbound traffic (motorists heading from the direction of Shortwood Road/Grants Pen) between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., Mondays to Fridays.

The alternative route for northbound traffic during this period is west along West Kings House Road, north along Constant Spring Road, then east along Shortwood Road.

Northbound one-way movement across the ford is being allowed during the peak period between 3 p.m. and 8 p. m., Mondays to Fridays.

The alternative route for southbound traffic during this period is west along Shortwood Road, then south along Constant Spring Road.