New Demerara River Bridge: A Major Leap for Guyana''s Infrastructure
Discover the new Demerara River Crossing, a transformative bridge set to open soon, alleviating traffic woes for thousands of Guyanese.
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6-kilometre concrete structure with a cycle/pedestrian lane that stretches from Nandy Park on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) to La Grange on the West Bank of Demerara (WBD). The Ministry of Public Works (MoPW) wishes to inform the public that continuous monitoring of settlement observation points of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge has confirmed that no abnormal settlement has occurred in the bridge foundations. Shikema Dey is a Senior Research and Content Developer and experienced energy journalist with a strong record in media production and sector-focused reporting. At OilNOW, she produces in-depth coverage of Guyana's upstream developments, regulatory updates, investment activity, and regional energy. According to the Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill, during Sunday's grand commissioning ceremony, it is a dawn. WHEN the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge was officially commissioned on October 5, 2025, it signalled more than the completion of a long-awaited infrastructural project — it marked a new chapter in how Guyanese live, work, and connect. Photo Credit: Department of Public Information, Guyana As the day closed on October 5, seven aircrafts of the Guyana Defence Force flew past Guyana's newest bridge as it was commissioned in Demerara, Guyana.
Discover the new Demerara River Crossing, a transformative bridge set to open soon, alleviating traffic woes for thousands of Guyanese.
Read MoreRising from the bridge''s twin towers, four replicas of the Cacique Crown of Honour (CCH), Guyana''s second-highest national award, will stand as
Read MoreAll monitoring data indicate that the bridge structure remains safe, stable, and fully reliable for public use.
Read More$946M for existing Demerara Bridge; $76.7B in total for roads and bridges The new four-lane, fixed span Demerara River bridge, which will form an
Read MoreThe Ministry of Public Works (MoPW) wishes to inform the public that continuous monitoring of settlement observation points of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge has
Read MoreThe current bridge requires fundamental overhaul, replacement, maintenance and repair. Road capacity is limited due to the retraction system. Opening times are long due to the slow retraction process.
Read MoreThe Demerara Harbour Bridge is a key infrastructure landmark in Guyana, spanning the Demerara River to connect the West Bank Demerara.
Read MoreAll monitoring data indicate that the bridge structure remains safe, stable, and fully reliable for public use.
Read MoreThe floating bridge was designed by TSEL, while the abutments, toll plaza and western approach road were designed by Structures Section, Roads Division,
Read MoreThe structure is vulnerable for incidents from vehicles and vessels as well as river forces. As the bridge is the only connection, the West Bank economy and population will suffer significantly in case the
Read MoreThe new US$262 million fixed, high-span cable-stayed Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge consists of four lanes and spans 2.6 kilometres,
Read MoreGuyana''s skyline has a new landmark. On October 5, the much-anticipated New Demerara River Bridge officially opened, a 2,800-meter marvel
Read MoreConstructed by China Railway Construction Corporation, the new structure replaces the venerable Demerara Harbour Bridge with four vehicle lanes, pedestrian and cyclist paths, and
Read MoreThe newly named Bharrat Jagdeo River Bridge, constructed for US$260 million, replaces the aging Demerara Harbour Bridge. It is a four-lane, high-span, cable-stayed structure designed to
Read MoreAn effective transportation system connects people to the supply and distribution of goods and services in both social and economic sectors and is therefore essential to sustainable growth and
Read MoreWhen Joseph Walter Holder stood on the banks of the Demerara River in 1976, tasked with building what would become the world''s longest floating steel
Read MoreFurther, in a nod to Guyana''s second-highest award in the Order of Service of Guyana, Wang revealed that the lighting at the top of the main bridge
Read MoreGuyana''s transport sector is entering a new era with the completion of the New Demerara River Bridge, the country''s most ambitious and sophisticated infrastructure project to date. Beyond its
Read MoreStretching over 2.6 kilometres and equipped with modern lighting, pedestrian walkways, and wider lanes, the bridge replaces the ageing Demerara
Read MoreThe New Berbice River Bridge will be a modern fixed-span structure, eliminating the need for retractions, and ensuring continuous traffic flow for both
Read MoreThe potential environmental and social project impacts for the various bridge locations considered were not perceived to be irreversible and mitigation measures can be (easily) designed.
Read MoreGeorgetown, Guyana – Construction on the highly anticipated New Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) is advancing rapidly, with major structural
Read MoreThe 50-metre fixed high-span cable-stayed bridge is a four-lane 2.6-kilometre concrete structure with a cycle/pedestrian lane that
Read MoreLand acquired Meanwhile, as part of the new bridge project, the Government has already acquired approximately 50 properties on the eastern side of the Berbice River to facilitate
Read MoreConstruction on the highly anticipated Demerara River Bridge has resumed following a court ruling that allowed contractors to proceed without further disruptions. The project experienced a
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