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Roadworks in Lightfoot and Briggins are progressing swiftly thanks to the deployment of new equipment recently added to the Ministry of Works\u2019 fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Works Minister Maria Vanessa Browne said the machinery is helping to accelerate road construction efforts, with plans to extend the upgrades to more communities soon. She thanked residents for their continued patience as the government works to improve infrastructure across the country.<\/p>

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New Equipment Speeds Up Road Construction in Antigua and Barbuda Roadworks in Lightfoot and Briggins are progressing swiftly thanks to the deployment of new equipment recently added to the Ministry of Works\u2019 fleet. 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