Berbice Bridge reduces toll for sand trucks

The Berbice Bridge Company Inc (BBCI) on Friday announced that it has taken the initiative to reduce the freight charges for trucks transporting sand to Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).
The new freight charges will be $2000 for medium trucks (single axle) and $4000 for large trucks (double axles). The original cost to cross the bridge was $22,000.
The new freight charges took effect from February 3, 2022, until further notice.
This reduction came days after contractors in that region raised concerns about a shortage of construction materials, especially white sand.
During a visit to the Region, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill met with several contractors executing road rehabilitation work where it was revealed that some contractors have been experiencing difficulty acquiring white sand to undertake several road projects.