Williamsfield to Cumberland Road to be closed this Sunday

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Williamsfield to Cumberland Road to be closed this Sunday

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that the main road between Williamsfield and Cumberland in Manchester will be closed this Sunday, October 24. The NWA says the road will be closed for eight hours starting at 9 a.m. to facilitate the...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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