TJH

completed

_x000C_TransJamaican Highway Limited holds the concession for Phase 1 of Highway 2000 to connect the capital Kingston in the south east of Jamaica with Mandeville in the heart of the country. TJH is owned by Bouygues Travaux Publics (“Bouygues”) from France and Autoroutes du Sud de la France ("ASF") (the “Sponsors”). An affiliated company to TJH, Jamaican Infrastructure Operator Ltd. (“JIO”) is the operator of the concession, and Bouygues’ construction arm, Bouygues Travaux Publics (“BYTP”), is the prime contractor. Phase 1A from Kingston to Sandy Bay has been completed and is already operational. Construction of Phase 1B has been subdivided into to two sections – Phase 1B-1 from Sandy Bay to Four Paths and Phase 1B-2 which will extend the toll road to Williamsfield (near Mandeville). The financing contemplated by IFC is for the expansion of the existing toll motorway west of Sandy Bay by an additional 17 km further west up to the town of Four Paths (Phase 1B-1) (2x2 lanes carriageway). Phase 1B-1 will begin at road km 33 at Sandy Bay, and pass through rolling terrain to the south of the right-of-way of the Jamaica Railway Corporation rail line. In this area the railway line forms the northern boundary of the Portland Bight Protected Area (PBPA) and the proposed highway traverses a small section of the PBPA. An interchange will be constructed at km 41 to provide access to the community of May Pen. The alignment then crosses the Rio Minho at km 44, parallel to and just south of where the existing A2 Road crosses the river. The river crossing was selected to minimize the bridge length for the river crossing, but as a result will require the partial relocation of two existing sand and gravel quarries. West of the Rio Minho the alignment will be constructed approximately two meters above existing ground for drainage purposes, passing through sugarcane fields, crossing several gullies, local roads, field connectors and an existing railway spur line. At km 50, the alignment connects with the existing A2 Road near Four Paths (end of the Phase 1B-1 section), shortly after a Toll Plaza. Sanitary facilities will be provided at the toll plaza. The road will be fenced along its length. Crossings (overpasses and underpasses) will be provided for main/local roads and to maintain access to properties. The local road network will remain available for persons who do not wish to use a toll highway. Construction is expected to take 24 months. Traffic enforcement will be provided by the Government of Jamaica, while breakdown services will be provided by the toll road operator.