45 reconstructed hinterland bridges commissioned

Apr 20, 2025 News

Kaieteur News- Forty-five reconstructed hinterland bridges stretching between Mabura Hill, Region 10 and Lethem in Region Nine, were on Saturday commissioned by Prime Minister (PM), Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips and Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill.

“The bridges represent a landmark investment in national connectivity, economic infrastructure, and inclusive development—strengthening links between Guyana’s hinterland and coastland regions,” Prime Minister Phillips said via his official Facebook page.

The bridges, which form part of the government’s agenda of linking the hinterland and the coastland, saw the government spending over $7.7 billion to construct and upgrade the bridges into concrete structures, according to a separate post by the Public Works Ministry.

Kaieteur News had reported that the construction of the bridges which started in 2022 was a project undertaken by the Ministry of Public Works and it was divided into two sections, with 32 bridges being reconstructed between Lethem and Kurupukari and another 13 being upgraded between Linden and Mabura.

It was reported that the bridges were being upgraded to international standards and form part of the government’s strategy to advance hinterland development through enhanced inter-connectivity.

Prime Minister (PM), Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips and Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill visiting one of the reconstruct hinterland bridges on Saturday. (Photo courtesy, Hon. Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips/ Facebook)

Kaieteur News was initially informed that the intention to fix these bridges are not because they are in a poor state but to upgrade them to international standards. International standards meaning, reconstructing the wooden structure bridges with concrete. The bridges now have the ability to accommodate heavier vehicles that usually traverse the Linden to Lethem trail.

The reconstructed bridges also support the phased construction of the Linden to Lethem highway.

Bridges were reconstructed at Iwokrama, Pirara, Surama, Camudi Bash, Annai, Yararinta, Genip Landing, Massara Junction, Point Ranch and Hunt Oil.

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