Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge
| Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge |
The Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge on the mouth of the Suriname river in Paramaribo |
| Other name(s) |
Suriname Bridge |
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2-lane wide highway (East-West Link) |
| Crosses |
Suriname river |
| Locale |
North Suriname |
| Total length |
1,504 metres (4,934 ft) |
The Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge (Dutch: Jules Wijdenboschbrug), also called Suriname bridge, 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.
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The bridge from the road.
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Under construction (1999).
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Propaganda advertisement.
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