The
Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge (
Dutch:
Jules Wijdenboschbrug), also called
Suriname bridge and known locally as
Bosje Brug, is a bridge over the
Suriname river between the capital city
Paramaribo and
Meerzorg in the
Commewijne District. The bridge is part of the
East-West Link, and is named after former president
Jules Wijdenbosch. Constructed by Dutch constructor Ballast-Nedam, the bridge has two lanes, is 1504 metres long, and was opened on 20 May 2000.