THE Mora Bridge, located in the vicinity of Toka village and Yakarinta in the North Rupununi Wetlands, has been repaired and is again usable, following emergency works on the substructure.

According to the Department of Public Information (DPI), repairs became necessary, following major damage to the bridge by a Brazilian truck laden with corn, which broke a beam and fell off the bridge while attempting to cross.

Later, two other trucks caused more damage which eventually rendered the bride impassable. The Ministry of Public Works awarded a $12,000,000 contract to Lumber King Enterprises which began work on August 5, 2022. The repairs entailed replacing all the damaged beams and installing new deck plans and running boards, DPI said.