By Antonio Dey
The temporary structure which will aid in the construction of the New Demerara Harbour Bridge is 100% completed, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill disclosed yesterday.
The minister made this announcement during an inspection of the western section of the temporary structure. It will pave the way for ongoing construction of the new four-lane, high-span bridge that will connect the west and east banks of the Demerara River, which is 33% completed.
“I was invited here today by the contractor to bring me up to date as the subject minister on the milestones that we would have achieved in terms of completing the structure for this bridge. Importantly, it is time-bound, which means that we have to meet a significant deadline and that works are progressing smoothly,” he informed.