Mangalapuzha bridge

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 25th September 1960
  • Details of the Engineers and Contractors
  • Dr. Rajendra Prasad laid the foundation stone on 5th 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.
  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. "Mangalapuzha bridge". wikimapia.org. Wikimapia.
  4. archive, From our online (1 September 2018). "Residents accuse panchayat of double standards". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 February 2024.


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