Public Works projects on track, Region 10 four-lane bridge set for April 2026 -Edghill

The Public Works Ministry has provided an update on major infrastructure works, with Minister Juan Edghill saying several key projects are advancing on schedule and will significantly improve mobility and economic activity across the country.

“So when we look at overall development in the Public Works sector, whether it’s improving the road to the airport, or improving the Linden-Soesdyke Highway,” Edghill said, while stressing that these works are part of a deliberate, coordinated programme.

Focusing on Region 10, the minister confirmed that the long-awaited four-lane bridge linking Mackenzie and Wismar remains on track for completion by April 2026.

“You should see, we are scheduled to ensure that that four lane bridge connecting Mackenzie and Wismar is completed within the scheduled time. We’ll be ready for April 2026, and that is doing more than we promised,” he said.

Edghill noted that the project will finally bring an end to years of delays and congestion associated with the existing one-lane bridge.

“So Region 10 long wait at the one lane bridge is coming to an end,” he said.

He reminded residents that the removal of tolls was only the first step, with the new bridge set to deliver round-the-clock access and significantly improved movement within the region.

“Not only did we remove the tolls, but you’ll be able to have access 24 hours, a four lane bridge, improving your own mobility in Region 10, with greater access,” Edghill stated.

Looking ahead, the minister urged residents and businesses in the region to prepare for increased economic activity, particularly as trade flows from Brazil expand.

“And Region 10 should start preparing for the economic boom that is coming. Because once the traffic out of Brazil starts to flow, we can expect it’s coming through Region 10. It’s coming through Region 10,” he said.

Edghill pointed to supporting infrastructure already in place, including the road from Ituni to Kumaka, which he said has already been completed.

“So the road from Ituni to Kumaka is already built,” he noted.

He also highlighted growing agricultural activity along the Berbice River, saying this will place increased demand on the country’s transport network.

“Major plantation type agriculture is taking place down the Berbice River. The trucks gotta come through, the produce gotta come through. The fertilizers have to go in,” the minister said.

Edghill stressed that government planning is focused on managing and preparing for these developments in the near to medium term, rather than in the distant future.

“We gotta manage and prepare ourselves. And this is not in the sweet by and by. This is in the 2025, 2030 and 2030 beyond program that the President has spoken about,” he said.