The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) Water Business Unit will carry out an overnight underground scanning operation along sections of High Street and St. Mary's Street in St. John's beginning this Friday evening, according to Antigua.news.
The exercise is scheduled to run from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, to 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026. APUA will conduct the operation in collaboration with overseas technical specialists, using specialized equipment designed to scan beneath the road surface.
The authority says the scanning exercise will help identify existing underground utilities and assess subsurface conditions, forming part of the preparatory work for upcoming infrastructure upgrades.
Data gathered during the operation will support the planned introduction of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), a trenchless construction method that enables pipelines to be installed and rehabilitated with minimal road excavation. Officials say the technique is expected to significantly reduce disruption to traffic, businesses, and road users in the affected areas.
As part of a public advisory, APUA is asking motorists to refrain from parking on the southern side of High Street and St. Mary's Street during the overnight period, so that crews can carry out the work safely and efficiently.
The utility authority apologised for any inconvenience caused and thanked the public for its cooperation, stating that the initiative forms part of broader ongoing efforts to modernise and strengthen the country's water infrastructure.
