In the interest of marine safety while also helping to preserve the integrity of both the proposed and current harbour bridges, several agencies have collaborated to implement new measures and protocols.
In a release on Saturday, the Department of Public Information (DPI) stated that the Ministry of Public Works in collaboration with the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), the Transport and Harbour Department (T&HD), and the Coast Guard have developed and approved new safety measures and protocols to be implemented for the Demerara Harbour Bridge and the new bridge under construction, to ensure a smooth flow of ocean-going vessels that traverse the Demerara River.