Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge
Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge | |
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![]() The Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge on the mouth of the Suriname river in Paramaribo | |
Coordinates | 5°48′20″N 55°09′45″W / 5.80556°N 55.1625°WCoordinates: 5°48′20″N 55°09′45″W / 5.80556°N 55.1625°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 |
![]() ![]() Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge Location in Paramaribo |
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.
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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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