The Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) was re-opened at 6 last evening after being closed for 65 hours to facilitate the replacement of its #9 span at a cost of some $1.2 billion.
INFAB and E.C Vieira were awarded the contract for the replacement of the span.
Minster of Public Works, Juan Edghill, announced that between 11.30 am and 1 pm yesterday, marine traffic flowed through the bridge in both directions. He expressed gratitude for an accident-free process and to commuters who crossed the river in boats during the period. The replacement of the span and other works on the bridge were completed six hours ahead of schedule.
During the days of closure commuting from West Demerara to the city fell significantly.
