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Jamaica’s biggest road rehab project just got a new deadline—and it’s worth the wait. The SPARK program, now expected to finish by March 2027 instead of late 2026, is building roads that last—with water and sewer lines built in from the start. Worth nearly $50 billion, this national effort is reshaping the island’s infrastructure, creating over 500 local jobs, and delivering upgrades like fiber-optic cables. While costs rose and timelines shifted, progress is strong: major routes like the Montego Bay bypass are nearly done, and the Southern Coastal Highway is already open with new drainage and modern roads. The Minister of Works says patience is key—these aren’t temporary fixes, they’re permanent investments in Jamaica’s future.

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