The highway was opened on April 24, 2025, by then Prime Minister Stuart Young and then Minister of Works and Transport Rohan Sinanan.[2]
The highway marked the completion of phase 1 of the Churchill Roosevelt Highway Extension to Manzanilla project and was completed at a cost of TT$500 million.[3]
The highway consists of two distinct sections: a 5 km (3.11 mi) four-lane highway and a 1.9 km (1.18 mi) two-lane connector road.[4]
Days after the opening, sections of the highway experienced erosion which led to slippage.[5]
Minister of Works and Infrastructure Jearlean John visited the highway on May 28, 2025, and assessed the situation.
John explained that construction is continuing; however, recent heavy rainfall and saturated soil have caused some slippage in the area.As of May 29, 2025, contractors have indicated that the situation has since stabalised.[5]
A rubberised material has been applied to the affected area to prevent further erosion while construction continues and a temporary concrete beam has been installed. Slope reconstruction scheduled to begin and final grading is expected to be completed by May 31.[5]