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= Guyana Toll Roads 2025: Bridge Tolls Being Abolished =
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'''System:''' Bridge tolls (being phased out)<br>
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'''Operator:''' Government of Guyana / Private bridge companies<br>
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'''Currency:''' Guyanese Dollar (GYD)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Bridge tolls only (being abolished August 1, 2025)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' 3 major bridges across rivers<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Berbice, Demerara, and Wismar bridges<br>
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'''Major Change:''' All tolls abolished from August 1, 2025
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Guyanese Dollar (GYD)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Manual toll collection (temporary until abolition)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Government of Guyana
 
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== Revolutionary Change: All Bridge Tolls Abolished August 1, 2025 ==
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Guyana? 2025 Update</h2>
  
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'''Historic Announcement:''' President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced in March 2025 that all bridge tolls in Guyana will be completely abolished effective '''August 1, 2025'''. This makes Guyana the first country in the region to eliminate toll charges entirely.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, you will not need to pay tolls in Guyana starting August 1, 2025. President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that tolls for the three main bridges - Berbice, Demerara, and Wismar - will be completely abolished from this date.</p>
  
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'''Affected Bridges:'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Current Reality (Until August 1, 2025):</strong> Bridge tolls are still in effect with the Berbice River Bridge charging $1,900 for cars, Demerara River Bridge charging $200, and Wismar Bridge charging $60.</p>
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* '''Berbice River Bridge''' - Currently GY$1,900 for cars
 
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* '''Demerara Harbour Bridge''' - Currently GY$200 for cars 
 
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* '''Wismar Bridge''' - Currently GY$60 for cars
 
  
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'''Government Investment:''' GY$1.015 billion allocated in 2025 budget to subsidize bridge operations and implement toll-free travel.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Major Change:</strong> This toll abolition represents a significant policy shift as Guyana invests oil wealth into infrastructure improvements and eliminates transportation costs for citizens.</p>
  
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== Current Toll Rates (Until August 1, 2025) ==
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Guyana Toll Costs: Current and Future Rates</h2>
  
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Bridge tolls are still in effect until the August 1 abolition date.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Guyana operates a limited toll system focused only on three major river crossings, all of which will become toll-free on August 1, 2025.</p>
  
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=== Active Bridge Toll Rates (Until July 31, 2025) ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Bridge Toll Rates (Until August 1, 2025)</h3>
  
 
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<th>Bridge</th>
 
<th>Bridge</th>
 
<th>Cars</th>
 
<th>Cars</th>
 
<th>Motorcycles</th>
 
<th>Motorcycles</th>
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<th>Minibuses</th>
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<th>Trucks/Lorries</th>
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<th>Motor Lorries</th>
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<th>Status After Aug 1</th>
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<th>Location</th>
 
 
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<td>Berbice River Bridge</td>
 
<td>Berbice River Bridge</td>
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<td>GY$1,900</td>
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<td>$1,900 GYD</td>
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<td>GY$40</td>
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<td>Lower rate</td>
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<td>GY$200</td>
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<td>Higher rate</td>
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<td>GY$700</td>
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<td>FREE</td>
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<td>Between Regions 5 & 6</td>
 
 
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<td>Demerara Harbour Bridge</td>
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<td>Demerara River Bridge</td>
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<td>GY$200</td>
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<td>$200 GYD</td>
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<td>GY$40</td>
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<td>Lower rate</td>
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<td>GY$200</td>
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<td>Higher rate</td>
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<td>GY$700</td>
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<td>FREE</td>
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<td>Georgetown to West Demerara</td>
 
 
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<td>Wismar Bridge</td>
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<td>Wismar Bridge (Linden)</td>
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<td>GY$60</td>
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<td>$60 GYD</td>
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<td>GY$40</td>
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<td>Lower rate</td>
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<td>GY$60</td>
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<td>Higher rate</td>
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<td>GY$200</td>
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<td>FREE</td>
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<td>Wismar-Mackenzie, Region 10</td>
 
 
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'''Exchange Rate:''' Approximately GY$209 = US$1 (rates fluctuate)
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Major Infrastructure Development</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Guyana is investing heavily in new infrastructure including:</p>
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<li>New Demerara River Bridge (2.65 kilometers, 23.6-meter width, four lanes)</li>
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<li>New Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge (220 meters, four lanes)</li>
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<li>20 lanes of interconnecting highways between East Bank and Heroes Highway</li>
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<li>$209.3 billion allocated for roads and bridges in 2025</li>
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">How to Pay Guyana Tolls (Until August 1, 2025)</h2>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Currently, you can pay bridge tolls in Guyana using:</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Payment Methods:</strong></p>
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<li>Cash payments at toll booths</li>
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<li>Manual collection systems operated by bridge authorities</li>
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<li>No electronic toll collection systems currently in operation</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Important Note:</strong> After August 1, 2025, no payments will be required for any bridge crossings in Guyana.</p>
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Recent Changes (2025)</h2>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Major Policy Announcement:</strong></p>
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<li>August 1, 2025: Complete abolition of all bridge tolls announced by President Ali</li>
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<li>Policy funded by Guyana's oil wealth and economic boom</li>
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<li>Part of broader infrastructure modernization initiative</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Infrastructure Developments:</strong></p>
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<li>$156 million World Bank Integrated Transport Corridors Project approved February 2025</li>
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<li>New Demerara River Bridge completion expected 2025</li>
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<li>Heroes Highway and East Bank highway interconnections under construction</li>
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<li>Over 312 bridges and structures being built across Regions 3, 4, and 6</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Road Safety Initiatives:</strong></p>
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<li>58 road deaths recorded in first half of 2025 (17% increase from 2024)</li>
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<li>"Do the Right Thing" road safety campaign launched</li>
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<li>Focus on reducing speed-related fatalities (48 of 54 fatal accidents)</li>
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Regional Infrastructure Information</h2>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Georgetown and Coastal Region:</strong></p>
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<li>Heroes Highway connecting Eccles to Great Diamond operational</li>
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<li>Mandela Avenue to Eccles four-lane highway under construction</li>
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<li>East Coast Road Project with 39 kilometers and 118 structures</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Interior and Hinterland:</strong></p>
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<li>Georgetown to Lethem highway project (121 kilometers with 45 bridges)</li>
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<li>$9 billion allocated for hinterland roads in 2025</li>
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<li>Linden-Soesdyke Highway project receiving $9 billion investment</li>
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Planning Your Journey</h2>
  
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== Major Infrastructure Projects ==
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Cost Considerations</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Current (Until August 1, 2025):</strong> Budget approximately $2,160 GYD ($10 USD) for crossing all three major bridges with a car.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">After August 1, 2025:</strong> All bridge crossings will be completely free of charge.</p>
  
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=== New Demerara River Bridge ===
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* '''Investment:''' US$260 million
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Limited alternative routes exist for river crossings, making the toll abolition particularly beneficial for inter-regional travel and trade.</p>
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* '''Constructor:''' China Railway Construction International Limited
 
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* '''Supervision:''' Italian firm Politecnica 
 
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* '''Length:''' 2.65 kilometers
 
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* '''Features:''' Cable-stay structure, 50-meter clearance, 4 lanes
 
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* '''Status:''' Under construction, completion expected 2026
 
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* '''Toll Policy:''' Will be toll-free from opening
 
  
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=== New Berbice River Bridge ===
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* '''Status:''' Planned modern replacement
 
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* '''Design:''' Similar to new Demerara River Bridge
 
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* '''Toll Policy:''' Will be toll-free from opening
 
  
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=== Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Are tolls really being abolished in Guyana?</h3>
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* '''Status:''' Reconstruction underway
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, President Dr. Irfaan Ali officially announced that all bridge tolls will be abolished effective August 1, 2025. This applies to the Berbice, Demerara, and Wismar bridges.</p>
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* '''Toll Policy:''' Will be toll-free upon completion
 
  
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== Regional Context & Economic Impact ==
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Why is Guyana abolishing tolls?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The government is using oil wealth from recent discoveries to invest in infrastructure and reduce transportation costs for citizens as part of broader economic development.</p>
  
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=== Traffic Volume ===
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* '''Demerara Harbour Bridge:''' 20,000+ commuters daily
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Current announcements indicate new bridges and highways will be toll-free, consistent with the government's policy of eliminating transportation barriers.</p>
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* '''Weekend traffic:''' Significantly higher volumes
 
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* '''Economic benefit:''' Reduced transportation costs for businesses and consumers
 
  
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=== Government Rationale ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Are there any highways with tolls in Guyana?</h3>
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President Ali stated: '''We are bridging the hearts and minds of every Guyanese. We are bridging every community, and we are doing it free of cost.'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, Guyana does not operate highway tolls. The only tolls were on the three major river bridges, which are being eliminated.</p>
  
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'''Economic Benefits:'''
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Is driving safe in Guyana?</h3>
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* Reduced cost of consumer goods
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Road safety is a concern with 58 deaths in the first half of 2025. The government is implementing safety campaigns and infrastructure improvements to address this issue.</p>
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* Lower operational costs for private sector
 
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* Improved competitiveness and productivity
 
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* Enhanced connectivity between regions
 
  
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== Guyana vs. Neighboring Countries ==
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<td>Guyana</td>
 
<td>Guyana</td>
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<td>Bridge tolls (ending Aug 2025)</td>
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<td>Bridge tolls (ending Aug 1, 2025)</td>
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<td>3 major bridges</td>
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<td>$0 after Aug 1</td>
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<td>Abolishing all tolls</td>
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<td>Toll-free nationwide</td>
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<td>Revolutionary free bridge policy</td>
 
 
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<td>Suriname</td>
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<td>[[suriname-toll|Suriname]]</td>
 
<td>Limited tolls</td>
 
<td>Limited tolls</td>
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<td>Few toll points</td>
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<td>Minimal</td>
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<td>Minimal toll infrastructure</td>
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<td>Very limited network</td>
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<td>Focus on ferry crossings</td>
 
 
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<td>Brazil</td>
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<td>[[venezuela-motorway-tolls|Venezuela]]</td>
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<td>Distance-based tolls</td>
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<td>Highway tolls</td>
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<td>Major highways</td>
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<td>Low due to fuel subsidies</td>
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<td>Northern/Western regions</td>
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<tr style="background: #f8f9fa;">
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<td>[[brazil-toll-highways-concessionaries-price|Brazil]]</td>
 
<td>Extensive toll network</td>
 
<td>Extensive toll network</td>
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<td>Private concessions</td>
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<td>$0.25-0.50/km</td>
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<td>Major highways nationwide</td>
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<td>French Guiana</td>
 
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<td>No tolls</td>
 
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<td>All roads free</td>
 
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<td>French overseas territory</td>
 
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<td>EU infrastructure standards</td>
 
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<tr>
 
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<td>Venezuela</td>
 
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<td>Limited tolls</td>
 
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<td>Selected highways</td>
 
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<td>Economic challenges</td>
 
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<td>Infrastructure maintenance issues</td>
 
 
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== Bridge Operations & Schedules ==
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Useful Links & Resources</h2>
  
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=== Current Operating Information ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Regional Navigation:</strong></p>
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<li>[[suriname-toll|Suriname Toll Roads]] - Neighboring country toll information</li>
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<li>[[venezuela-motorway-tolls|Venezuela Motorway Tolls]] - Western neighbor toll system</li>
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<li>[[brazil-toll-highways-concessionaries-price|Brazil Toll Highways]] - Southern neighbor comprehensive toll network</li>
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<li>[[french-guiana-toll|French Guiana Toll]] - Eastern neighbor toll information</li>
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Guyana Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Bridge tolls only (being abolished August 1, 2025)
Coverage: Berbice, Demerara, and Wismar bridges
Currency: Guyanese Dollar (GYD)
Technology: Manual toll collection (temporary until abolition)
Operators: Government of Guyana

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Guyana? 2025 Update

No, you will not need to pay tolls in Guyana starting August 1, 2025. President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that tolls for the three main bridges - Berbice, Demerara, and Wismar - will be completely abolished from this date.

Current Reality (Until August 1, 2025): Bridge tolls are still in effect with the Berbice River Bridge charging $1,900 for cars, Demerara River Bridge charging $200, and Wismar Bridge charging $60.

2025 Major Change: This toll abolition represents a significant policy shift as Guyana invests oil wealth into infrastructure improvements and eliminates transportation costs for citizens.

Guyana Toll Costs: Current and Future Rates

Guyana operates a limited toll system focused only on three major river crossings, all of which will become toll-free on August 1, 2025.

Current Bridge Toll Rates (Until August 1, 2025)

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Bridge Cars Motorcycles Trucks/Lorries Status After Aug 1
Berbice River Bridge $1,900 GYD Lower rate Higher rate FREE
Demerara River Bridge $200 GYD Lower rate Higher rate FREE
Wismar Bridge (Linden) $60 GYD Lower rate Higher rate FREE

Major Infrastructure Development

Guyana is investing heavily in new infrastructure including:

  • New Demerara River Bridge (2.65 kilometers, 23.6-meter width, four lanes)
  • New Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge (220 meters, four lanes)
  • 20 lanes of interconnecting highways between East Bank and Heroes Highway
  • $209.3 billion allocated for roads and bridges in 2025

How to Pay Guyana Tolls (Until August 1, 2025)

Currently, you can pay bridge tolls in Guyana using:

Payment Methods:

  • Cash payments at toll booths
  • Manual collection systems operated by bridge authorities
  • No electronic toll collection systems currently in operation

Important Note: After August 1, 2025, no payments will be required for any bridge crossings in Guyana.

Recent Changes (2025)

Major Policy Announcement:

  • August 1, 2025: Complete abolition of all bridge tolls announced by President Ali
  • Policy funded by Guyana's oil wealth and economic boom
  • Part of broader infrastructure modernization initiative

Infrastructure Developments:

  • $156 million World Bank Integrated Transport Corridors Project approved February 2025
  • New Demerara River Bridge completion expected 2025
  • Heroes Highway and East Bank highway interconnections under construction
  • Over 312 bridges and structures being built across Regions 3, 4, and 6

Road Safety Initiatives:

  • 58 road deaths recorded in first half of 2025 (17% increase from 2024)
  • "Do the Right Thing" road safety campaign launched
  • Focus on reducing speed-related fatalities (48 of 54 fatal accidents)

Regional Infrastructure Information

Georgetown and Coastal Region:

  • Heroes Highway connecting Eccles to Great Diamond operational
  • Mandela Avenue to Eccles four-lane highway under construction
  • East Coast Road Project with 39 kilometers and 118 structures

Interior and Hinterland:

  • Georgetown to Lethem highway project (121 kilometers with 45 bridges)
  • $9 billion allocated for hinterland roads in 2025
  • Linden-Soesdyke Highway project receiving $9 billion investment

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations

Current (Until August 1, 2025): Budget approximately $2,160 GYD ($10 USD) for crossing all three major bridges with a car.

After August 1, 2025: All bridge crossings will be completely free of charge.

Alternative Routes

Limited alternative routes exist for river crossings, making the toll abolition particularly beneficial for inter-regional travel and trade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are tolls really being abolished in Guyana?

Yes, President Dr. Irfaan Ali officially announced that all bridge tolls will be abolished effective August 1, 2025. This applies to the Berbice, Demerara, and Wismar bridges.

Why is Guyana abolishing tolls?

The government is using oil wealth from recent discoveries to invest in infrastructure and reduce transportation costs for citizens as part of broader economic development.

Will new infrastructure have tolls?

Current announcements indicate new bridges and highways will be toll-free, consistent with the government's policy of eliminating transportation barriers.

Are there any highways with tolls in Guyana?

No, Guyana does not operate highway tolls. The only tolls were on the three major river bridges, which are being eliminated.

Is driving safe in Guyana?

Road safety is a concern with 58 deaths in the first half of 2025. The government is implementing safety campaigns and infrastructure improvements to address this issue.

Guyana vs. Neighboring Countries

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Country System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Guyana Bridge tolls (ending Aug 1, 2025) $0 after Aug 1 Toll-free nationwide
Suriname Limited tolls Minimal Very limited network
Venezuela Highway tolls Low due to fuel subsidies Northern/Western regions
Brazil Extensive toll network $0.25-0.50/km Major highways nationwide

Useful Links & Resources

Regional Navigation:

Government Contacts:

  • Ministry of Public Works: Responsible for bridge and road infrastructure
  • National Infrastructure Development Company (NIDCO): Major project coordination
  • Traffic Chief Guyana Police: Road safety and enforcement

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