The Ministry of Land Transport and Light Rail has issued the following Press Communiqué concerning construction works on the M1 at the Port Louis entrance. Construction works will be from Victoria Metro Station up to Post Office along M1 at Caudan, Port-Louis.
The public is hereby informed that construction works pertaining to the Metro Express Project will be carried out along Motorway M1 from Victoria Metro Station up to Place D’Armes as from 14 July 2021 to31 December 2021.
Accordingly, part of one lane along M1 will be closed and traffic will be diverted on the two remaining lanes for the progress and safe execution of works. Access to the Post Office from the slip lane along M1 shall be closed and the traffic will be diverted onto Quay Street. Traffic signs will be set up to inform and guide road users on the approach to the works area.
A speed limit of 40 km/hr will be applicable when approaching the works area.
Drivers are strongly advised to exercise caution when approaching the works area and to drive within the prevailing speed limit.
The Ministry regrets for any inconvenience caused and relies on the usual cooperation of the public.
