Takutu River Bridge
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Takutu River Bridge, from Guyana facing Brazil in Lethem
The Takutu River Bridge is a bridge across the Takutu River, linking Lethem in Guyana to Bonfim in Brazil. It was completed in 2009 and opened on 31 July 2009.[1] Its official inauguration was on 14 September 2009, in the presence of leaders of both countries. [2] It cost USD 5 million and was paid for by Brazil.[2] The bridge was a project within the Initiative for the Integration of the Regional Infrastructure of South America.[3]
The bridge is a rare example of a land border where drivers must change from driving on the left (in Guyana) to driving on the right (in Brazil), or vice-versa. The changeover is achieved by means of a crossover bridge.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ Kaieteur News Online, 29 July 2009
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "CBrazil and Guyana Inaugurate Border Bridge". NYTimes.com (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS). 2009-09-14. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ IIRSA.org -Bridge over Río Takutu
- ↑ Photo
External links
- http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/americas/guyana_rel_1991.pdf
- Commentary: Guyana and Brazil - Bridging for good times - February 13, 2009 - Caribbean Net News
Coordinates: 3°22′48″N 59°48′52″W / 3.38011°N 59.81438°W
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