The Dominican government is set to begin rehabilitation works on nine farm and feeder roads across the island by September 2025, in a move aimed at improving access for farmers, reducing transport costs, and supporting national food production goals.
Contracts for several of the roads have already been awarded, with others in the final stages of preparation. The roads earmarked for immediate rehabilitation include sections of Neba Road in the Layou Valley, Captain Bruce Road in Marigot, and the Mero to Carholm link. These three contracts have already been signed at a combined cost of $762,544. Additional works will begin shortly on Station Road in La Plaine, Dal Fondsie in Grand Coulibrie, and the Carholm via Salisbury route, with construction scheduled to start by mid-September.
Two more road segments, Buck/Bunnette Feeder Road in Portsmouth and a further section of Mopo Road in Grand Bay, are also included in this year’s rehabilitation plan. These areas are vital for reaching farmland where crops, livestock, and tree plantations are concentrated.
The improvements are part of the government’s ongoing commitment to rehabilitate feeder roads each year. Upgraded access not only helps farmers move produce more efficiently but also encourages young people to enter agriculture by reducing the logistical hurdles many face in getting goods to market.
Officials say the investment reflects a broader push to modernise agriculture, expand rural development, and strengthen the backbone of Dominica’s food economy. By focusing on these strategic links, the programme aims to deliver direct benefits to communities that rely heavily on farming and contribute to national efforts to lower the food import bill.
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