Many Portmore residents have welcomed the news that the United Kingdom Privy Council, which is Jamaica's final appellate court, is to make a determination on the constitutionality of the toll road to their community.

One resident in particular said his only means of transportation to work for the last 15 years had been a bicycle. He said because of the toll road he can no longer travel to work by that means.

"I have heard many reports about the concerns raised about the fee motorists have to pay to travel on the road but no one has given consideration to the fact that there are persons in the Portmore community who used to ride along the causeway bridge to downtown Kingston," a Portmore resident said.

"Well, I was one such person, because for at least 15 years I found it a pleasure to ride to work. Now since the new road has been opened, I cannot do so because cyclists are not allowed to ride on the toll road. I now have to be taking the bus to and from work and that is of extra cost to me.

"I tried one Saturday to ride from my home to downtown Kingston. I travelled along the Mandela Highway and I found that route to be much longer than the causeway bridge on which I used to ride, and I felt really tired after completing the journey. I never felt tired after riding on the bridge to downtown Kingston. I am one resident who is really hoping that the Privy Council will rule in our favour so that all Portmore residents will have free access to the new road to our community."

The hearing before the Privy Council is expected to take place early next year. The Privy Council's decision will be final, and therefore, whatever the outcome all the parties will have to abide by that ruling.