Alternative Route Offered as Rue Monseigneur-Leen Works Snarl Port Louis Traffic
Roadworks on Rue Monseigneur-Leen are causing delays into Port Louis until 21 December. Police have mapped out a detour via Old Moka Road.
Drivers heading into Port Louis are facing significant slowdowns due to ongoing roadworks on Rue Monseigneur-Leen, one of the main arterial roads feeding into the capital. The works are scheduled to continue until 21 December, and traffic disruption is expected throughout that period.
To help motorists avoid the worst of the congestion, Sergeant Yumesh Rughoo of the Traffic Branch, the specialised police unit responsible for managing road flow in Mauritius, has proposed an official alternative route.
The recommended detour takes drivers along Old Moka Road, passing through the Casernes centrales area, which is the site of the central police barracks in Port Louis, and then continuing along the chemin de l'hopital, the hospital road, before rejoining Rue Monseigneur-Leen further along.
Rue Monseigneur-Leen is a key access road connecting the central districts of Mauritius to the capital. It is frequently used by commuters travelling from Moka and surrounding areas, meaning any disruption there tends to have a ripple effect on broader traffic conditions across the city.
Port Louis is already one of the most congested urban centres in Mauritius, with morning and evening peak hours regularly stretching journey times significantly. Construction or maintenance works on major roads routinely compound this problem, pushing drivers onto secondary roads that are not always equipped to handle the additional volume.
What this means: If you are driving into Port Louis before 21 December, particularly from the Moka direction, you should plan to use the Old Moka Road detour to avoid being caught in the construction-related slowdowns on Rue Monseigneur-Leen. Allow extra travel time regardless of which route you choose, as diverted traffic can also cause delays on the alternative roads. Checking live traffic conditions before you depart is advisable.
No information has been provided on the nature of the works or which authority is carrying them out. Drivers are encouraged to follow guidance from Traffic Branch officers stationed in the area.
Source: Le Defi Media
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the alternative route around the Rue Monseigneur-Leen roadworks?β
The Traffic Branch recommends travelling via Old Moka Road, passing through the Casernes centrales area in Port Louis, then taking the chemin de l'hopital before rejoining Rue Monseigneur-Leen. This detour is designed to bypass the construction zone and reduce delays for drivers heading into the capital.
How long will the Rue Monseigneur-Leen roadworks last?β
According to the Traffic Branch, the works on Rue Monseigneur-Leen are scheduled to run until 21 December. Drivers should expect disruption and longer journey times into Port Louis throughout this period.
Why does road construction in Port Louis cause such severe traffic disruption?β
Port Louis has a limited number of main access roads, and Rue Monseigneur-Leen is one of the primary routes connecting the Moka and central plateau districts to the capital. Any closure or narrowing on this corridor pushes large volumes of traffic onto secondary roads, which are not designed for such capacity, worsening congestion city-wide.
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