Marthanda Varma Bridge

Original Marathandavarma Bridge on Right (Built on 1942). New bridge on Left (Built on 2002)
Plaque of the Bridge

Marthandavarma Bridge is a bridge in Aluva, Kerala, India.[1] It connects the banks of periyar river in Aluva town[2]. The bridge is situated in NH 47 Highway passing through Aluva. This bridge was constructed in 1940–1942.[3] The bridge built by the Travancore king Marthanda Varma Ilayaraja.[4] There is an insignia of the Travancore kingdom on the top of this bridge. This bridge is named after him. This bridge served as a connection route between nearby kingdoms in 1942.

There is a new bridge was built parallel to the old bridge to make the traffic in NH 47 in four line in 2002. The new bridge was opened to public in 23rd June 2002. The construction of the new bridge was done by L&T.[5] Now the old bridge and new bridge are operational and a part of NH 47.

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References

  1. ↑ ""The Old bridge in aluva"". Tripadvisor.
  2. ↑ "Marthanda Varma Bridge". Old Pictures of Aluva Bridge Construction.
  3. ↑ "Marthanda Varma Bridge, Aluva". Native Planet.
  4. ↑ "TRAVANCORE ANCHEL, Marthanda Varma Bridge Alwaye, brown 1941, ¾ chuckram". www.antiquesinternational.co.uk.
  5. ↑ "Marthandavarma bridge". The Hindu.

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