Soesdyke-Linden Highway
Highway in Guyana
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The Soesdyke-Linden Highway is a 45-mile-long (72 km) two-lane highway that runs between Soesdyke and Linden in Guyana.[1][2] The East Bank Public Road connects Soesdyke with Georgetown.
| Soesdyke-Linden Highway | |
|---|---|
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| Route information | |
| Length | 45 mi (72 km) |
| Location | |
| Country | Guyana |
| Highway system | |
Construction
The Soesdyke-Linden highway was constructed between 1966 and 1968 by B. B. McCormick & Sons. It cost approximately US$17 million to build. The highway was officially opened in 1969.[1]
Continuing work
The highway was rehabilitated from 1997–1999 with funding from the Caribbean Development Bank.[3][4] The repair works were carried out by a Trinidadian company called Seereeram Brothers Ltd at a cost of US$6,575,000.[4]
The highway greatly improved development of the town of Linden, which was previously accessed by boat via the Demerara River.[5]
Accidents are common, the highway is unlit and lacks regular maintenance.[5]
