Mangalapuzha bridge

Mangalapuzha Bridge connecting Desom and Aluva town centre
New bridge built to widen NH 47 by NHAI, India

Mangalapuzha bridge is a bridge in Aluva, Kerala, India.[1][2][3] This bridge connects Desom and Aluva town.[4] This bridge is situated 3 km away from Marthanda Varma Bridge and is a part of NH 47 Highway passing through Aluva. Aluva Pontifical seminary is situated near this bridge.

A new bridge was constructed parallel to old bridge to widen the NH47. The construction of the new bridge was done by Techni Bharathi Ltd in 2004.[3]

This bridge is situated 9 km from Cochin International Airport near Desom.

Plates on the bridge

  • Opened by Dr. P. Subbaroyan on 25 September 1960
    Opened by Dr. P. Subbaroyan on 25 September 1960
  • Details of the Engineers and Contractors
    Details of the Engineers and Contractors
  • Dr. Rajendra Prasad laid the foundation stone on 5 February 1956
    Dr. Rajendra Prasad laid the foundation stone on 5 February 1956

References

  1. ^ Correspondent, Special (7 August 2020). "Kerala rain: People living near Periyar in Ernakulam shifted to safer areas". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 February 2024. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ "Excise nabs 760 liters of illegal spirit in tank hidden underground of a toddy shop in Aluva". English.Mathrubhumi. 21 May 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Mangalapuzha bridge". wikimapia.org. Wikimapia.
  4. ^ "Residents accuse panchayat of double standards". The New Indian Express. 1 September 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2024.


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