The planned new Berbice River Bridge will be constructed at or near the current crossing point, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill confirmed, putting an end to speculation over the project’s location.
Speaking in an interview with Ignite News, Edghill said the government’s position on the site remains unchanged.
“It is the same location. The Berbice Bridge will be at the same location as where the Berbice Bridge is right now. Maybe a little bit off, but it will start at the same point to facilitate construction,” he explained.
Edghill said preparatory work is moving ahead, including procurement and supervision arrangements. He noted that the process is drawing on lessons from other major infrastructure works, such as the Demerara River Bridge.
“We’re putting in place both the contractor and the supervision arrangements to get this project going,” Edghill said.
Technical and financial proposals for engineering supervision have already reached the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board. Three consortia have submitted bids for the contract. They are Politencia Ingegneria ed Architettura S.C. with SRKN’gineering; AI Engineers Inc. with Environmental Management Consultants Inc and WSP Inc.; and RITES Limited with Sheladia Associates Inc. and CB & Associates Inc. The selected firm will supervise construction once contract negotiations conclude.
The planned Berbice River Bridge will be a high-span, four-lane fixed crossing designed to replace the current floating bridge system. Construction is slated to begin in 2026. The design will mirror the Demerara River Bridge, which opened in October 2025.
Officials said the new bridge will improve traffic flow and support economic activity across Region Six while strengthening the transport corridor.
The bridge is part of a wider infrastructure expansion in the East Berbice–Corentyne corridor. This includes the four-lane highway upgrade from Palmyra to Moleson Creek, along with plans for a deep-water harbour, national stadium, municipal airport, housing schemes, and energy infrastructure to support long-term growth.
