The Dominica Daily

Road Blockade in Marigot: A Setback for Dominica's International Airport Project Recent events in Marigot have highlighted growing tensions surrounding the ongoing International Airport construction project. Led by Lennox Linon and the UWP, some residents chose to block the main road, an action that threatens to delay this vital infrastructure development. The situation on the ground is complex. Chinese contractors recently completed remedial road works, but these improvements face significant challenges. The combination of heavy rainfall and constant traffic from construction vehicles - including trucks transporting cement from the Port and aggregates from the Craupau Hall area crusher - has taken its toll on the road surface. Despite regular maintenance, including recent repairs just two weeks ago, the infrastructure struggles to withstand these demanding conditions. To their credit, the construction team has been implementing dust suppression measures, re...