Guyana Load-Tests US$35 Million Linden Bridge Before 5 October Opening

Guyana Load-Tests US$35 Million Linden Bridge Before 5 October Opening

Guyana's public works ministry began load-testing the new US$35 million four-lane bridge across the Demerara River at Linden, which is due to open by 5 October and replace a single-lane bridge from the 1960s.

Weight testing of New US$35M Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge underway ahead of opening

Days ahead of the opening of the New Mackenzie-Wismar, the Public Works Ministry initiated a load testing exercise on Thursday. During the testing, five heavy-laden trucks weighing 180 tonnes each were used to test the modern 220-meter pre-stressed concrete structure. As the teams monitor the total guaranteed safety, structural integrity, and long-term durability before opening […]