{"id":31685,"date":"2026-09-01T13:15:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T17:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=31685"},"modified":"2026-09-01T13:15:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T17:15:55","slug":"new-us35m-wismar-mackenzie-bridge-set-to-open-by-october-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/new-us35m-wismar-mackenzie-bridge-set-to-open-by-october-5\/","title":{"rendered":"New US$35M Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge set to open by October 5"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Commuters in Region Ten or travellers heading into the hinterland will benefit from safer, more accessible and toll-free travel when the new US$35 Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge is officially opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similar to the opening of the Bharrat Jagdeo River bridge, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, said the bridge will be officially opened no later than October 5.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Artistic impression of the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

He stressed that the date has special meaning in Guyana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe [government] opened the new Bharrat Jagdeo River bridge on October 5th, and on or before October 5th, everything at the Mackenzie-Wismar bridge will be done.<\/strong> It\u2019s a day that gives a lot of energy. It\u2019s a date when democracy was returned to Guyana. So, in my head, October 5th is a very special day,\u201d<\/strong> he emphasised.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill and senior engineer, Patrick Thompson inspecting the Wismar\/Mackenzie bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The new bridge represents a major transformation for Linden, replacing the existing two-lane crossing with a modern four-lane structure designed to improve traffic flow and connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The current bridge has often been associated with stop-and-go traffic and bottlenecks, particularly during peak periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once opened, the new crossing is expected to ease congestion and provide a more seamless movement of vehicles and goods across the Demerara River.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Layout of the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The supporting road network is also undergoing upgrades, including the construction of a geo-carriageway, medians, and traffic islands to improve road safety and traffic management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roundabouts are being constructed on both sides of the bridge to improve connections with the Linden-Mabura Road and the wider highway network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bridge will also deliver long-term economic, social and environmental benefits, while strengthening connectivity and supporting future development in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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