Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge
Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge |
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The Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge on the mouth of the Suriname river in Paramaribo |
Carries |
2-lane wide highway (East-West Link) |
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Crosses |
Suriname river |
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Locale |
North Suriname |
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Other name(s) |
Suriname Bridge |
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Characteristics |
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Total length |
1,504 metres (4,934 ft) |
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Longest span |
155 metres (509 ft) |
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History |
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Opened |
20 May 2000 |
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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 road. |
| Under construction (1999). |
| Propaganda advertisement. |
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Coordinates: 5°48′20″N 55°9′45″W / 5.80556°N 55.16250°W / 5.80556; -55.16250