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Demerara Harbour Bridge, Georgetown

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Take a drive across the engineering phenomenon that is Demerara Harbour Bridge. This structure stretches 1.8 km (1.15 mi) across the Demerara River and is one of the longest floating bridges in the world. The bridge has a 7.9 m (26 ft) vertical clearance for smaller watercraft and two retracting spans creating a 77.4 m (254 ft) horizontal clearance for larger vessels. Use our Georgetown trip itinerary builder app to visit Demerara Harbour Bridge on your trip to Georgetown, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.

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Demerara Harbour Bridge reviews

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4.2

By Sunil D

If i am not mistaken,it was once the longest floating bridge in the world.Not very sure if it still is. It's a decent bridge which has made the travel time much shorter except for the peak hours...

If i am not mistaken,it was once the longest floating bridge in the world.Not very sure if it still is. It's a decent bridge which has made the travel time much shorter except for the peak hours... more »
By EliteTravellers

Built by the Chinese to get across both coasts it’s an improvement over the old days of taking a big boat. Gets backed up easily so during rush hour have patience

Built by the Chinese to get across both coasts it’s an improvement over the old days of taking a big boat. Gets backed up easily so during rush hour have patience more »
By kathleen p

had never experienced this before so it was exciting to cross the river. not used to such wide rivers. Amazing experience

had never experienced this before so it was exciting to cross the river. not used to such wide rivers. Amazing experience more »

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By iNf4MouS Pi3RRE

A few years ago. This was the longest floating bridge in the world. Total length 1,851 m. This bridge really needs repairs as you're driving. You can see and certain points are shifting. They need better security coverage at the outer parts so those inexperienced and drunk captains can crash into those barriers instead of the bridge. The Demerara Harbour Bridge is a 6,074-foot long floating toll bridge. It was commissioned on 2 July 1978. The bridge crosses the Demerara River 4 miles south of the Guyanese capital Georgetown, from Peter's Hall, Demerara-Mahaica, East Bank Demerara to Schoon Ord, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, West Bank Demerara.

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By Sharon Alleyne

For fast and easy travel especially if you do not want too go by boat.

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By Claire Gillis

My first experience crossing this bridge I was fearful but as I got used to it I enjoy the drive.

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By Rosanna Fields

There is a toll u have to pay but it's an alright view

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By Neisha Ali

Always a pleasure driving across this floating bridge

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