The Island’s director of Highways says there’s a variety of reasons why there are so many sets of roadworks at one time.
Richard Pearson of the Department of Infrastructure says a number of areas need urgent repair work.
But with so many major schemes currently underway around the Island, isn’t it easier to tackle one stretch at a time to concentrate the department's manpower and resources?
Mr Pearson says it’s not that simple:Clip 1
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