Roadworks on Kaya Soeur Bartola start next week: hospital access maintained
Residents and visitors of Bonaire should prepare for road closures near the hospital as reconstruction work on Kaya Soeur Bartola begins March 23. The project, lasting 8 weeks, will ensure hospital access remains available, but diversions and delays are expected.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Kaya Soeur Bartola, near the hospital, Bonaire |
| Road Section Closed | From the cemetery up to the Botica, in front of the hospital |
| Start Date | March 23, 2026 |
| Expected Duration | 8 weeks |
| Reopening Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Access for Destination | Yes, with temporary traffic and pedestrian routes |
| Traffic Management | Diversions via traffic signs and controllers |
The Public Entity Bonaire is responsible for local infrastructure and public services on the island. This includes maintaining roads, ensuring accessibility to essential services like hospitals, and coordinating construction projects to minimize disruption for residents and visitors.
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Reconstruction work phase 2 Kaya Soeur Bartola to commence on March 23, 2026
The construction work will begin on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 09:00 and is expected to last approximately 8 weeks.
The Public Entity Bonaire informs that a section of Kaya Soeur Bartola, near the hospital, will be temporarily closed due to reconstruction work. The closure involves the road section from the cemetery up to the Botica, in front of the hospital. The work will begin on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 09:00 and is expected to last approximately 8 weeks.
During the construction work, the road will remain accessible to destination traffic. In collaboration with Fundashon Mariadal, temporary traffic and pedestrian routes will be set up to ensure patients can safely access the Poli, the hospital, and the general practitioner post. Access to the hospital will remain guaranteed throughout the construction period.
Where necessary, traffic will be diverted using traffic signs and traffic controllers.
The road section is expected to be fully reopened to all traffic on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 07:00. Road users are kindly requested to follow the indicated diversion routes and take into account the temporary pedestrian routes. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.