Infrastructure · Developing · 1 min read · Published 4 Nov 2026 ·
Bridge Work Offers Prospect of Return for Displaced Avocat Families
By the Luk It Hyah newsdesk · Sources · Reporting disclaimer
The Short
Preparations for a Bailey bridge at St John’s Branch Trace in Avocat could restore vehicle access for seven families displaced after a 2024 collapse, the Express reports. A return by Christmas is an expectation in the report, not a verified reopening date.
Related public figures: Jearlean John
The Full Story
The old bridge across the Godineau River collapsed in July 2024, cutting vehicle access to homes and agricultural land, according to the Express. Some families moved into rented accommodation while residents relied on temporary ways across the river.
Sources: Trinidad Express, 4 Nov, 8:57 a.m. Trinidad time ↗
The newspaper says residents appealed to the authorities and Works Minister Jearlean John responded that an assessment had led to a decision to install a Bailey bridge. Its report also describes an October NIDCO traffic notice concerning bridge work; that earlier notice is not evidence that the route is now open.
Sources: Trinidad Express, 4 Nov, 8:57 a.m. Trinidad time ↗ · NIDCO, temporary St John’s Road closure notice, 10 Oct 2026 ↗
In the report published on 4 November, the Express says its visit during the previous week found heavy equipment and workers preparing the site, with St John’s Road closed to traffic. Residents welcomed the prospect of returning home. Completion, safe access and the actual date families can return still require confirmation from the responsible agencies.
Sources
Reader Photos
Share a related photoPhotos are checked before they appear here. The credit name supplied by each contributor is public.
No reader photos have been published for this article yet.