Berbice River Bridge: Weight restriction, speed limit for vehicles after sand barge collides with bridge

All truck, tractor and freight vehicle owners and operators are encouraged to take note of a reduction of the weight limit for the Berbice River Bridge to 20 tonnes, until further notice.
The Berbice Bridge Company Inc (BBCI) on Saturday disclosed that this change comes after a barge loaded with sand collided into the Bridge at about 20:30h on Friday.
In addition to the vehicular weight reduction, the BBCI also advised commuters to adhere to the Bridge’s speed limits of 30 kmh on the carriageway and 15 kmh on the ramps.
“These measures have been implemented for the safety of everyone. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation,” the BBCI stated.
In accordance with the Berbice River Bridge Act, Chapter 51:06, Act 3 of 2006 No 8 (v), the Bridge, in normal circumstances, accommodates up to 32 metric tonnes gross weight.
Further, all articulated trucks and any trucks that transport heavy cargo from Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) are usually required to stop and check with the security stationed at the eastern end of the Berbice River Bridge to facilitate weighing of the trucks before transiting the bridge.