FEUL TANKER COLLIDES INTO DEMERARA HARBOUR BRIDGE DISRUPTING TRAFFIC FLOW THIS MORNING

Feul Tanker Vessel- MV Tradewind Passion during the Morning Period before Dawn , Saturday,October 8th,2022, collided with the Demerara Harbour Bridge and rendered it inoperable , disrupting Traffic flow over the Bridge.

A subsequent Statement from the Ministry of Public Works then declared : “The possibility of using Barges to ferry Vehicles between Georgetown and the West Bank Demerara is currently being explored, and advice will be given “on the ground”. For Persons who must travel this Route, you are asked to utilise the Water Taxis.”

When contacted by the Media this Morning the General Manager of the Demerara Harbour Bridge, Mr Wayne Watson stated that it is not immediately possible to state how long the Bridge will be closed. Watson stated: “I just can’t commit to any Timeline, but we are working for the shortest time possible, and we are going to be working until the Bridge is up and running.” He further related that a Shift System is being implemented to work “around the clock” to get the Bridge fixed.

Meanwhile, the Ministry also stated that a joint Team of Government and Private Sector Officials, including Ministers, are also “on the ground” working collectively to restore normalcy.

The technical Team reportedly is still conducting damage Assessments to determine the full extent of the Damage. As soon as this Assessment is completed, the Public will be updated, however repair Works have already started.

In the meantime, the Ministry is also urging Commuters to use alternative Routes. The Ministry’s Statement further declared : “As for those needing to use the East Bank Highway beyond the Princess Hotel, you are urged to use the Mandela/ Eccles Road Links to avoid the current congestion at the DHB. Updates will be made as Information comes to hand.”