Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge
Bridge in North Suriname
5°48′20″N 55°09′45″W / 5.80556°N 55.1625°W / 5.80556; -55.1625The 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.
Gallery
- The bridge from the air.
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- The bridge from the road.
- Under construction (1999).
- Propaganda advertisement.
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See also
- Coppename Bridge
References
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5°48′20″N 55°9′45″W / 5.80556°N 55.16250°W / 5.80556; -55.16250