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\u26a0\ufe0f RESURFACING OF WEST INDIES OIL ROAD COMMENCES<\/p>

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The Ministry of Works has begun preparation to resurface the West Indies Oil Road (the road connecting Friars Hill Road and Marble Hill Road).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A detour remains in effect this weekend (Saturday and Sunday).<\/p>

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All businesses remain open.<\/p>

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