Work progressing on old Marthanda Varma Bridge
Kochi : A key review meeting held on Friday decided to complete repair works of the old Marthanda Varma Bridge and reopen it for traffic on Nov 5. “The maintenance on the old Marthanda Varma Bridge is progressing swiftly, and it will reopen to the public on the morning of Nov 5. The Desam Bridge repair works are scheduled to be completed, restoring the full two-way operational capacity by Nov 6,” the MLA said. The urgent repair initiative targets critical expansion joints along the key arterial bridges on NH 544, following the expert recommendations from IIT Madras regarding structural safety.
You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news. A delegation comprising Aluva MLA Anwar Sadath, along with municipality chairperson Saji Jolly and vice-chairperson Fazil Hussain, reviewed the work progress with National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials and local authorities. The delegation also inspected the ongoing structural maintenance work on the historic bridge. To minimise regional transit disruption, work on the Desam Bridge will be executed in phases, allowing continuous single-lane vehicular traffic. To mitigate severe traffic congestion across Aluva town and along airport transit corridors, police have implemented targeted traffic diversions. Traffic control points, dedicated towing services for breakdowns and extra safety marshals are deployed to maintain continuous vehicle movement. Authorities advise commuters, particularly those travelling to Kochi airport, to factor in additional travel time and utilise public transportation where feasible. Download the TOI App.
maintenance on the nearby Desam Bridge (Parambayam Bridge) begins on Saturday While the old Marthanda Varma Bridge has been closed to facilitate intensive structural repairs.