Jamaica road rehab cost triples to $250M after sewage main discovery

The budget for rehabilitating Collie Smith Drive in Trench Town, South St Andrew, Jamaica, has increased from $80M to ~$250M due to a revised scope after ruptured sewage mains were found beneath the roadway. The cost overrun reflects unanticipated subsurface conditions, a common risk in infrastructure projects. This is a local infrastructure development with no broader market or geopolitical implications.