Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge

Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge
The Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge on the mouth of the Suriname river in Paramaribo
Coordinates5°48′20″N 55°09′45″W / 5.80556°N 55.1625°W / 5.80556; -55.1625
Carries2-lane wide highway (East-West Link)
CrossesSuriname river
LocaleNorth Suriname
Other name(s)Suriname Bridge
Characteristics
Total length1,504 metres (4,934 ft)
Longest span155 metres (509 ft)
History
Opened20 May 2000
Location

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.

  • The bridge from the air.
    The bridge from the air.
  • The bridge from the road.
    The bridge from the road.
  • Under construction (1999).
    Under construction (1999).
  • Propaganda advertisement.
    Propaganda advertisement.

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