DEMERARA HARBOUR BRIDGE CORPORATION
PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
The Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation shall be conducting the complete rehabilitation of the Bridge north of Kaikan Street leading into Lamaha Springs (also known as the Joint Services Scheme).
This exercise shall be conducted on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of May 2009.
During this time vehicular traffic will not be permitted and the alternative access through Essequibo Street shall be utilised. Pedestrians can still access the crossing by means of a temporary footpath that has been constructed.
The Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation thanks all commuters for the facilitating role they will play in ensuring that this operation is a success.
Thank you,
General Manager
DHBC
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
PRESS RELEASE April 27. 2009
TAKUTU RIVER BRIDGE
With reference to media reports that the Takutu River Bridge was "officially" opened to vehicular traffic on April 26, 2009, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform that the Government of Guyana has not concluded arrangements with the Government of Brazil for the opening and functioning of the Bridge.
On the afternoon of April 24, 2009, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs received information through the Brazilian Embassy in Georgetown that the "Civil Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Brazil is taking steps in order to allow the provisional settlement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic on the Takytu River Bridge". The Embassy further advised that "as soon as this matter is resolved the Ministry will be duly informed in order for the necessary measures to be taken at the consular and immigration sectors in Lethem".
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise the public that the Takutu River Bridge is not yet accessible from the Guyana side of the border between Guyana and Brazil.
The Government of Guyana remains in consultation with the Government of Brazil with a view to finalizing the arrangements for the opening of the bridge to traffic and its subsequent inauguration.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
April 27. 2009
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