Since work commenced on the West Coast road last month, there have been several complaints from motorists about the number of widening potholes left unattended as well as the length of road graded by the contractor.
Lack of signage, as well as the effects of dust on residents and commuters are also areas of concern.
The Department of Infrastructure, Ports and Transport (DIPT) has since apologised for the inconveniences on behalf of the contractor.
However, on Monday, the Minister with responsibility for Infrastructure, Ports and Transport, Stephenson King did not hold back on his feelings towards the contractor.
“Along the West coast the company Namalco is on that road and I must say I am disappointed in the company, I am very disappointed in Namalco,” King told reporters.
“I have seen and I have complained about lack of signage in some instances, in some cases activities that I believe are disrespectful and insensitive to the population, the Government and people of Saint Lucia,” he stated.
King said that he was hoping that those in charge including the consultants, project management team and engineers would pay greater attention to what is going on.
“Particularly now, when we see an extensive length of road has been scarified and reclaimed, with the hope of repaving. I do not believe that the people should go through this activity,” he said.
According to King, when contractors work for a country, they must respect the country, the government and people.
“And I have no apology making as far as that statement is concerned,” he emphasised.
The National Council on Public Transport (NCOPT) recently voiced its concern over the project saying that the conditions pose potential threats to bus drivers and passengers.
“The open trenches, potholes, and traffic congestion have made the route unacceptable,” NCOPT Public Relations Officer Spencer McPhee said.
