$84.5M Moleson Creek Bridge to be completed by August
Moleson Creek Bridge under construction
Moleson Creek Bridge under construction

A SECOND bridge in Moleson Creek, Region 6 (East Berbice-Corentyne), costing $84.5M, is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by August.The construction of the bridge under the aegis of the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) began on February 27, 2015 by B & J Civil Works and is expected to be completed by August month-end. The bridge under construction will be 150 feet in length.
According to Sherod Parkinson, the Ministry of Public Works Engineer overseeing the project, works to be carried out include the replacement of structural steel and driving surface and widening of support piers.
He noted that “due to the heavy traffic to and from the Moleson Creek Stelling, the Ministry initiated the expansion of two bridges, allowing for wider shoulders to alleviate traffic flow.” Meanwhile, the other bridge was completed in October 2014.
Recently the Public Works Ministry related that repairs to the Old Mahaica Bridge were completed and is now opened to restricted vehicular traffic as of April 29, 2015. The restrictions are as follows: maximum height 9 feet (3.7m) and maximum load 4 tonnes per axle. All vehicles exceeding these limits MUST use the bridge along the Mahaica/Rosignol roadway which is approximately 2,500 feet (800m) from the Mahaica old bridge.
The Ministry has indicated that signs have been placed along the roadway approaching the bridge in both directions to indicate these restrictions. The Ministry of Public Works (MPW) is therefore advising drivers to adhere to the restrictions.
Rehabilitation works included the removal and replacement of damaged steel components, reinforced concrete deck, new revetments on both ends of the 175 feet long structure, new galvanized pipe hand rails, placing of restriction barriers with signs, and chipping, cleaning and painting of the existing girders.
“Pedestrians, vehicle drivers, commuters and residents expressed their gratitude to the Ministry for the project, and promised to report any vehicles trying to violate these restrictions that have been implemented,” the Ministry stated.
The $33.9M rehabilitation of the landmark bridge, which connects Regions 4 and 5, started in September 2014 but faced a delay due to unforeseen structural decay. Works on the 118- year-old bridge were carried out by KB & B Contractors. Khiraj Bisesar, a MPW engineer, monitored the project.

 

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