Makkekadavu-Nerekadavu bridge to be inaugurated on October 18
The bridge, which is 800 metres long, has been built at a cost of ₹98.09 crore
On October 18, the Makkekadavu-Nerekadavu bridge will be officially inaugurated. This bridge, spanning 800 meters, will serve as a vital link between Alappuzha and Kottayam districts. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will be present to perform the inauguration ceremony, while Public Works Minister P.K Basheer will preside over the event.
Deputy Speaker Shanimol Osman will extend a warm welcome to attendees, and notable figures such as Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph, Excise and Cooperation Minister M. Liju, and Members of Parliament K.C. Venugopal and Francis George are expected to attend.
The bridge's construction costed ₹98.09 crore, with the primary purpose of providing convenient access to Vaikom, Kottayam, and Thripunithura for travelers from Alappuzha. Furthermore, the bridge is expected to greatly benefit the countless pilgrims who visit the revered Sabarimala temple, making their journey more convenient and efficient.
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