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Member of Parliament (MP) for St Ann South East, Zavia Mayne, has welcomed the breaking of ground for the start of rehabilitation work on the John Reid to Battersea road in the constituency.

He said that the project, which will involve drainage and paving works, will benefit residents in several adjoining communities.

Mayne, who is also minister of state in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, lauded his colleague minister, Robert Morgan, for addressing the urgent need for repairs on "this critical stretch of road".

"This is indeed a very special day," Mayne said, highlighting the importance of the road for farmers and residents, who rely on it for economic activities and to access essential services.

"The people here are proud farmers who work hard to feed their families and contribute to the community," he pointed out.

"All they want is the infrastructure to support the quality of life they deserve," he added.

St Ann South East is likely to be a hotly contested constituency in the upcoming elections. Mayne, who is in his second term as MP, is being challenged by Danishka Williams of the People's National Party.

Mayne said that the Government has invested heavily in road improvements in the constituency over the past few years, including $200 million for work on the Mount Moriah to Battersea road.