This project is expected to upgrade a 20km corridor of road, which is the primary link between the capital Roseau and its sea port, and the southern communities of Belvue Chopin, Pichelin, Grand Bay, Bagatelle and Fond St. Jean. These works are likely to include the rehabilitation and replacement of a number of structurally unsound bridges which are critical to the integrity of the road network, and will provide critical access to social and economic activity for these communities. The design timeframe of this project was severely extended due to the impact of hurricane Maria on Dominica, as a whole, and on the route in particular, as major reworking of the design was required.