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(Kaieteur News) – Construction of the road network connecting the new Wismar-Mackenzie bridge is advancing steadily, with major works on both approaches nearing completion as the landmark Region Ten project moves closer to opening.
The Ministry of Public Works said last Friday that the secondary connection road on the eastern side of the bridge is now 59 per cent complete, while works on the western approach have reached 77 per cent.
The ministry noted that persistent rainfall over the past three months had slowed construction, delaying the completion of some physical works.
Despite the setbacks, work continues on the upgraded road infrastructure, which will include a geo-carriageway, medians and traffic islands designed to improve road safety and reduce congestion.
Roundabouts are also being constructed on both sides of the bridge to provide seamless connections with the Linden–Mabura road and the wider highway network.
According to DPI, the road works form part of a broader programme of infrastructure upgrades in the region, including ongoing enhancement works along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway.
When completed, the bridge and its supporting road network are expected to transform transportation in and around Linden by reducing travel times and improving the movement of people and goods.
It will also deliver long-term economic, social and environmental benefits, while strengthening connectivity and supporting future development in the region.
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