People’s National Party (PNP) parliamentary candidate for South East St Mary, Christopher Brown is calling for quick and decisive action after heavy rains occasioned by Tropical Storm Rafael have triggered severe landslides in the constituency.

Brown pointed out that many communities and schools in the constituency have been badly affected.

“Yesterday, the Broadgate main road was blocked forcing vehicles to divert through alternate routes, causing major traffic disruptions on the thoroughfare between Kingston and St Mary,” Brown said in a news release.

“It’s unfortunate that only now, in an election cycle, plans are announced to repair roads that have long been in deplorable condition. For years, residents have voiced their distress to no avail, and now they are being asked to be patient,” Brown said.

Brown highlighted that while Broadgate has gained media attention, other communities—such as Rosemount, Brainerd, Long Road, Camberwell, Georges Hope, Epsom, Belfield Line, Tinsbury, Lunafield, Mount Vernon, Luna and many others—also suffer from deteriorating road surfaces.

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