Stabroek News reported that the Guyana Government has signed a USD 260 million contract with China Railway Construction Company Limited for the construction of the new Demerara Harbour Bridge. Though the design for the bridge is yet to be finalized, preparatory works will commence immediately for the construction of the crossing. It is estimated that construction will last for two years. The length of the bridge is to be 2.65 Kilometers with the width of the driving surface to be 23.6 meters to accommodate four lanes.It was noted that the new bridge will not have a retractor span but rather a high span at an altitude of 50 meters from the highest water point. This means that handymax-size vessels could cross freely at any time eliminating the closure for retractions. It was further stated that the design life span of the bridge is 100 years.The contract was signed with China Railway Construction Corporation (International) Limited in a Joint Venture with China Railway Construction (Caribbean) Company Limited and China Railway Construction Bridge Engineering Bureau Group Company Limited at Providence, East Bank Demerara.
Stabroek News reported that the Guyana Government has signed a USD 260 million contract with China Railway Construction Company Limited for the construction of the new Demerara Harbour Bridge. Though the design for the bridge is yet to be finalized, preparatory works will commence immediately for the construction of the crossing. It is estimated that construction will last for two years. The length of the bridge is to be 2.65 Kilometers with the width of the driving surface to be 23.6 meters to accommodate four lanes.It was noted that the new bridge will not have a retractor span but rather a high span at an altitude of 50 meters from the highest water point. This means that handymax-size vessels could cross freely at any time eliminating the closure for retractions. It was further stated that the design life span of the bridge is 100 years.The contract was signed with China Railway Construction Corporation (International) Limited in a Joint Venture with China Railway Construction (Caribbean) Company Limited and China Railway Construction Bridge Engineering Bureau Group Company Limited at Providence, East Bank Demerara.
