Unveiled before thousands, the US$262 million engineering feat, Guyana's longest and most advanced river crossing, now connects both sides of the Demerara River with 24/7 traffic, marking a turning point in national infrastructure. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali hailed the Bharrat Jagdeo River Bridge as a new symbol of Guyana's transformation, strength, and his own vindication after years of political criticism. Amid much pomp and fanfare, President Ali emphasised the value of the new bridge. The Minister made the disclosure when contacted by Stabroek News last week on the final figure for the. 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. The New Demerara River Bridge is now fully connected from east to west, after President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and his team poured the final set of concrete into place on the main span early Thursday morning. This landmark project is yet another infrastructural feat by the PPP/C administration.
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