By Lakhram Bhagirat
Although key environmental matters and the hiring of a contractor are still to be concluded, the government is pressing ahead with plans for a new bridge over the Demerara River and has invited Region Four to give its no-objection to the project.
The government has already commenced preparatory works for the new four-lane, high-span fixed bridge across the Demerara River and according to the Ministry of Public Works’ Chief Transport Planning Officer, only a “handful” of properties would have to be acquired.
The new bridge is expected to land in the vicinity of Nandy Park on the eastern side of the Demerara River and at La Grange/Meer-Zorgen on the West Bank.
