The new US$35 million Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge in Linden, Region 10 is 97% complete, according to the Ministry of Public Works.

The bridge is being built by China Railway Construction (Caribbean) Company Ltd. and GuyCo Construction Inc.

In a statement, the Public Works Ministry said an assessment visit to the project site was conducted on Friday by the Public Works Minister Juan Edghill, who held talks with the contractors, the consultant and other stakeholders on the progress of the project.

It was noted that during the visit, Minister Edghill conducted an onsite walkthrough of the 233-metre-long concrete bridge, where concrete placement is currently at 97%.

The walkthrough also included an inspection of the secondary connections leading to and from the bridge.

A project debrief revealed that works on the western end (Wismar )—specifically the West Watooka Connector and Dacoura Haul Roads—are 33% complete.

It was also noted that the foundation works for the roundabout are 100% complete, with curbing at 50%.

Additionally, work on the Burnham Drive approach is advancing with subsurface works at 38%, curbing at 39%, and culvert works currently underway.

Meanwhile, the eastern end of the bridge is 27% complete, accounting for foundation and retaining structures.

According to the Public Works Ministry, the project remains on track, with the bridge scheduled to be fully operational by June 2026, pending the completion of the connector roads.

When finished, the toll-free crossing will feature two pedestrian walkways, modern lighting, and two new roundabouts on both the eastern and western sides of the bridge.

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