{
  "id": 16686600,
  "title": "Traffic regulations in Aluva from Oct. 28 for bridge repair work",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/traffic-regulations-in-aluva-from-oct-28-for-bridge-repair-work",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T01:18:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/traffic-curbs-in-aluva-from-oct-28-for-bridge-maintenance/article71627864.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "From October 28 to November 6, 2026, Aluva will enforce traffic regulations due to the old Marthanda Varma Bridge undergoing maintenance. Heavy vehicles traveling from Thrissur to Ernakulam must divert at Irinjalakuda, proceeding via Kodungallur, North Paravur, and Cheranalloor. Those from Thrissur to Aluva should divert at Angamaly, taking the Kalady-Perumbavoor road. Vehicles from Vyttila to Aluva should head towards Cheranalloor, taking the North Paravur-Kodungallur road. Heavy vehicles from Kalamassery and Angamaly are not allowed to travel towards Aluva during this period. Buses and heavy vehicles from Varapuzha and Kadungallur must turn at Kadungallur Junction, proceeding to Aluva via UC College Road and North Paravur. Vehicles in the opposite direction must turn left at Thottakattukara Junction, heading to Kadungallur. The NH service road leading to Thottakattukara will not permit traffic. Smaller vehicles will be allowed to travel in either direction across the new Marthanda Varma Bridge. A one-way system may be introduced in Aluva town if necessary. Airport travelers should start their journeys early, anticipating traffic restrictions. The public is advised to use public transport to minimize congestion.",
  "summary": "The old Marthanda Varma Bridge will remain closed until November 6, with heavy vehicles diverted along alternative routes",
  "key_points": [
    "Aluva enforces traffic rules Oct 28-Nov 6 for bridge repair",
    "Heavy vehicles diverted via Irinjalakuda, Angamaly, Kadungallur",
    "Public advised to use public transport to avoid congestion"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mandatory diversions for heavy vehicles and restricted access to the old Marthanda Varma Bridge will force commuters to adopt lengthy alternative routes and public transit to manage local congestion.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}