Gulf of Paria crossing
The Gulf of Paria crossing is a hypothetical bridge or tunnel spanning the Gulf of Paria that would connect the island of Trinidad and South America.[1]
Background
Trinidad was connected to Venezuela (as also with Tobago) during the last ice age by natural "land bridges" between them. Trinidad and Tobago are part of the continental shelf of South America, and Trinidad is, at its closest, only about 11 km from the South American mainland.[2] A mere short distance, and visible across the Gulf of Paria on a clear day. At various stages of Trinidad's post independent history, members with the government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago have spoken of constructing a physical link between the islands of Trinidad and Tobago to physically unify the country.[3] As public discussion and commentary ensued over feasibility and cost,[4] an alternative proposal was made of constructing a shorter connection which would connect Trinidad and Venezuela.[5]
Routes
- Paria Peninsula (Sucre State), Venezuela—Spanning the Bocas del Dragón (Dragon's Mouths) strait—Isle of Chacachacare, (Bocas Islands) Trinidad.
- Orinoco Delta, (Delta Amacuro), Venezuela—spanning the Boca del Serpiente (Serpent's Mouth) strait -- Icacos Point (Saint Patrick County), Trinidad
Notes
- ^ Boland, Rawle (November 9, 2010). "Is a bridge to Venezuela so pointless?". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Daily News Ltd. Retrieved July 9, 2013.
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- ^ Hon. P. Manning, The Prime Minister and Minister of Finance (October 6, 2003). http://www.ttparliament.org/hansards/hh20031006.pdf (PDF). Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Trinidad and Tobago: House of Representatives. pp. 41–41.
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In addition, this should not be limited to folks in Central , but eventually spread toward the East , South, and even Western areas. I would like to see the implementation of toll boots along our highways, as this can help discourage congestions as drivers would see it more in their interest to park and ride, like the big boys and gals do in the more industrialized world . While we are at it , perhaps it's time to begin a follow up on long delayed talks to build a bridge between Toco and Tobago , This would certainly serve as a first step to truly linking the two islands ,as opposed to the almost diabolical, and economically imbalanced charade that existed for too long under our past five post colonial Prime Ministers.
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See also
- Pan-American Highway (South America)
- Initiative for the Integration of the Regional Infrastructure of South America
- General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge (Venezuela)
- Second Orinoco crossing (Venezuela)
- Confederation Bridge (Prince Edward Island, Canada)
- Bering Strait crossing
- Strait of Gibraltar crossing
- List of longest bridges in the world
- List of longest tunnels in the world
References
- http://www.trinidadandtobagonews.com/blog/?p=4266#comment-30026
- http://www.trinituner.com/v3/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=243493&sid=568007e90e38cdc38df5d3713d3e611f
- http://www.trinituner.com/v3/forums/viewtopic.php?p=3396840
- Cooperation between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago in the Gulf