Madam Speaker, I informed by the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit of my Ministry that the main from Le Morne to Case Noyale goes through stretches of inhabited areas, like the villages of Case Noyale, La Gaulette, Coteau Raffin and Le Morne Village, and several long stretches of uninhabited areas. In the inhabited areas, facilities such as street lighting, pedestrian crossings, footpaths and bus stops are provided. However, along the uninhabited stretches, which mainly consist of forested areas, such facilities are limited because of resources. Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) (i) of the question, I am informed that cat’s eyes are available in areas where there are limited or no street lights. In sections of the road that are properly lit, cat’s eyes are not installed. Nevertheless, consideration will be given to the installation of additional cat’s eyes, where required, so as to improve the conspicuity of the road, particularly at night. Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) (ii) of the question, street lights fall under the responsibility of the highway authority, that is, the Road Development Authority for classified roads and the local authorities for unclassified roads. It has been observed that street lights are available along the inhabited areas of the roads. However, in these areas, solar street lights have been installed only at localised stretches at Le Morne junction. Road markings are present along the entire stretch of the road. However, at several locations, the road markings have faded and will need to be repainted. The maintenance of road markings along Black River-Savanne Coastal Road B9 falls under the responsibility of the Road Development Authority, that is, under my colleague, hon. Ajay Gunness. Madam Speaker, in reply to part (b) of the question, I am informed that requests have been received from residents regarding the provision of road humps in the villages of Coteau Raffin and Case Noyale, and actions have already been taken in this regard. Lastly, at Coteau Raffin, a raised pedestrian crossing has been implemented near the Cashmere Polo Club. In the village of Case Noyale, a road hump already exists along the Black River-Savanne Coastal Road B9, near the church. Additionally, with a view to deter speeding and enhance road safety in the region, two raised pedestrian crossings have recently been placed along the Chamarel-Case Noyale Road B104. Thank you.

Now, we have the hon. Third Member for Port Louis South and Port Louis Central! UMRAH PILGRIMAGE – LICENSED & REGISTERED OPERATORS