Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge
Jules Wijdenboschbrug
A high road bridge over the Suriname River linking the capital with Commewijne, and a landmark on the river skyline.
The bridge opened in 2000. It is about 1.5 km long, with a main span raised high above the Suriname River to let ships pass. It links Paramaribo with Meerzorg on the opposite bank and is the main route for driving to the Commewijne plantations and the east. Walking and cycling are banned on the bridge, so most visitors admire it from the waterfront or from river cruises. It looks most striking when the evening sun lights up the bridge. Those cycling to the plantations must take a ferry across the river from the waterfront.
Opening hours
All day (open to motor vehicles only)
Nearby sights
- Central Market
- Arya Dewaker Temple
- Waterkant
- Historic Inner City of Paramaribo
- Neveh Shalom Synagogue
- Mosque Keizerstraat
- Fort Zeelandia
- Independence Square