Enathu Bridge

Enathu Bridge is one of the main bridges in Main Central Road. It is situated in Enathu, Kerala and is connecting Kollam district with Pathanamthitta district. It is constructed in latest form in 2017 over Kallada River. [1]

Enathu Bridge

History

The first bridge in Enathu was built by British in early 1900's. In 1990's this bridge was found old and a new concrete bridge was built during Third Nayanar ministry when P. J. Joseph was the PWD minister in 1998.[2]

In January 2017 when cracks detected on this bridge and it was closed for maintenance.[3][4][5][6] On August 31, 2017 the bridge reopened for public transport.[7][8][9] During the re-construction of the bridge, Indian Army had setup a Bailey bridge in Enathu to facilitate transportation between Adoor and Kottarakkara.[10]

See also

References
  1. "Enathu bridge reopened". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  2. "Enathu bridge: Minister to meet experts". Times of India. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  3. "Cracks detected on Enathu bridge, traffic regulated". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  4. "Enathu bridge closed for traffic". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  5. "Repair work on Enathu Bridge begins". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  6. "Bridge repair progressing at Enathu". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  7. "All set for the opening of Enathu Bridge". The Hindu. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  8. "Enathu Bridge to get ready for traffic; Inauguration on Aug 31". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  9. "Enath bridge reopened after maintenance work". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  10. "Kerala's first military-made Bailey bridge set to open in Enathu". OnManorama. Retrieved 20 September 2023.


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