Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge Explained

Bridge Name:Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge
Also Known As:Suriname Bridge
Carries:2-lane wide highway (East-West Link)
Crosses:Suriname river
Locale:North Suriname
Open:20 May 2000

The Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge (Dutch: Jules Wijdenboschbrug), also called Suriname bridge and known locally as Bosje Brug, is a bridge over the Suriname River between the capital city Paramaribo and Meerzorg in the Commewijne District. The bridge is part of the East-West Link, and is named after former president Jules Wijdenbosch. Constructed by Dutch constructor Ballast-Nedam, the bridge has two lanes, is 1504 metres long, and was opened on 20 May 2000.

See also

References

5.8056°N -55.1625°W