Belize Infrastructure Projects Progress Under Review by CDB

Key infrastructure projects in Belize, including the Coastal Highway Project, Philip Goldson Highway, and the Eighth Road Project, are being closely examined in a review led by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH). Chief Engineer at MIDH, Evondale Moody, participated in discussions on the projects’ implementation and progress with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).

During the annual portfolio review, Moody explained that CDB plays a crucial role in funding, with significant contributions to road projects like the Coastal Highway upgrading and Philip Goldson Highway projects. “We’re very pleased and proud to know that they have recognised us as one of the best in the Caribbean in terms of project implementation,” Moody stated.

The review included the success of completed projects, with the Coastal Highway’s chip-and-seal surface praised despite initial concerns over its material. According to Moody, the CDB has been satisfied with the highway’s resilience and improvements in road safety and economic viability.

Moody also addressed ongoing projects, including the upgrade of the Philip Goldson Highway, which is set to improve traffic flow towards Belize City. Works on the George Price Highway, funded by CDB, are progressing as planned. Moody stated the ministry hopes to close the gap between mile 24 and mile 8.