The Takutu River Bridge (Portuguese: Ponte do Rio Tacutu) is a bridge across the Takutu River, linking Lethem in Guyana to Bonfim in Brazil. It was completed in 2009 and opened on 31 July 2009.[1] Its official inauguration was on 14 September 2009, in the presence of leaders of both countries.[2] It cost US$5 million and was paid for by Brazil.[2] The bridge was a project within the Initiative for the Integration of the Regional Infrastructure of South America.[3]

Takutu River Bridge
Takutu River Bridge, from Guyana facing Brazil in Lethem
Coordinates3°22′48″N 59°48′52″W / 3.38011°N 59.81438°W / 3.38011; -59.81438
CarriesBR-401 Cars
CrossesTakutu River
LocaleLethem, Guyana to Bonfim, Brazil
History
Opened31 July 2009
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The bridge is the only instance in the Americas of a land border where drivers must change from driving on the left (in Guyana) to driving on the right (in Brazil), or vice versa. The changeover is achieved by means of a crossover bridge on the Guyanese side.

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References

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  1. ^ Kaieteur News Online, 29 July 2009
  2. ^ a b "Brazil and Guyana Inaugurate Border Bridge". sandiegouniontribune.com. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. 2009-09-14. Retrieved 2015-09-08.
  3. ^ IIRSA.org -Bridge over Río Takutu
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