President Irfaan Ali on Sunday announced that effective August 1, 2025, it will be toll-free to cross the Demerara Harbour Bridge, the Berbice Bridge and the MacKenzie-Wismar Bridge in Linden.
He was at the time speaking at the annual observance to celebrate the life of Dr Cheddi Jagan, at Babu Jaan, Port Mourant in Region Six.
“I want to say to you today, as we celebrate the remarkable legacy of Dr Jagan, that with effect from August 1, the crossing at Demerara, Berbice and Wismar is free of cost,” the Head of State declared to loud applause.
In August last year, the President had first announced the government’s plans to make the bridges toll-free in order to lessen the burden on citizens.
However, at the time, the intention was to make the bridges toll-free until the new Demerara River Bridge was completed.
But on Sunday, President Ali said the government has decided to make the crossings toll-free from August 1, 2025.
