Unfortunately, the damaged hydraulic cabin will halt marine traffic. The bridge crosses the Demerara River 4 miles (6.4 km) south of the Guyanese capital Georgetown, from Peter's Hall, East Bank Demerara to Schoon Ord, West Bank Demerara, connecting Demerara-Mahaica (Region 4) with Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3) on the west bank. We have to remove the entire cabin, take it into the [workshop] and have it fixed,” Adams told DPI. According to reports, she tried undertaking a car with her scooter on bridge but was reportedly “jammed” into the rail by the said car. Tagged with: barge collision closure commuters Demerara Habour Bridge. No charges will be instituted against the crew members and owners of the vessel that crashed into the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) almost two weeks ago, The management of the bridge says that’s because a tug and a barge collided with the bridge. 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Demerara Harbour Bridge closes following accident, Labour market in Latin America, Caribbean could take more than a decade to recover after pandemic- ECLAC, ILO warn, COVID-19 grant distribution starts next week in Region Five; Region Four to follow, Bringing down global temperatures to 2 degrees could cut upstream gas investments by 65% – Wood Mackenzie, Over 1200 residents to benefit from new Culvert City water well, Number 79 Village man jailed on burglary charges, Medical Breakthrough… Mobile phones being used to help combat NCDs. in Business, Education, News The General Manager (GM) of the Demerara Harbour Bridge, Rawlston Adams, has stated that the damage is currently being assessed. So far, the bridge remains partially operable; motor vehicles, including trucks, will be able to traverse the bridge. An accident early this morning between a tug and a barge has resulted in the closure of the Demerara Harbour Bridge. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. GM of Demerara Harbour Bridge, Rawlston Adams. The hydraulic cabin is the main unit that retracts the bridge. Management apologized for any inconvenience caused, saying that the bridge will be closed until further notice. CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS P.O. The management of the bridge says that’s because a tug and a barge collided with the bridge. Commuters are now forced to use speedboats via the Vreed-en-Hoop to Georgetown route. While the driver has been rescued and reported with no injuries, his vehicle remains submerged and the hydraulic cabin has been broken. © 2020 Department of Public Information, Guyana. Demerara Harbour Bridge closed after collision. Monday, 2 September 2019, 5:29 Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, COVID-19 grant distribution starts next week in Region Five, Gov’t lauds global search for COVID-19 vaccine, Press Release – Eccles Water Treatment plant being upgraded, Statement by H.E. All rights reserved. The Demerara Harbour Bridge Company announced that the accident, which happened between 01:30 to 2:00 hrs, has caused severe damages to the structure. Posted by: Denis Chabrol In its advertisement for EoIs, Government said the new design of the Demerara Harbour Bridge will not require opening or retraction to allow for maritime traffic and will be built with a life span of at least 50 years. “We are not sure of any critical components being damaged. Gavin Lewis March 10, 2020 ―Motor vehicle traffic continues to flow DPI, Guyana, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. There is currently no information as to when the damages to the bridge will be fixed. “The damages are, the hydraulic fuel tank and the pipes are broken. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. It crashed into the bridge. According to General Manager (GM) of the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation (DHBC), Rawlston Adams, a staffer informed him that a tug and barge laden with stone drifted south of the bridge after it became disconnected from the towline. 0, Last Updated on Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 16:04 by Writer. Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) General Manager, Rawlston Adams, in February this year, had explained that the feasibility study for the new bridge has already been completed, with Versailles on the West Bank, and Houston on the East Bank being determined as having the best advantage in terms of location.
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