Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge

Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge
The Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge on the mouth of the Suriname river in Paramaribo
Coordinates	5°48′20″N 55°09′45″W
Carries	2-lane wide highway (East-West Link)
Crosses	Suriname river
Locale	North Suriname
Other name(s)	Suriname Bridge
Characteristics
Total length	1,504 metres (4,934 ft)
Longest span	155 metres (509 ft)
History
Opened	20 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.

Gallery

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  The bridge from the air.
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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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See also

• Coppename Bridge