The construction of a bridge over Vembanad Lake connecting Perumbalam island to the mainland is making headway.
Officials said that 60% of the project had been completed. “Construction of 60 out of the total 81 girders has been completed. The construction of navigation spans and slabs is making steady progress. Measures are also underway to construct approach roads on both sides,” said an official.
The bridge will have 30 spans, including three navigation spans. Of these, 27 are constructed at a length of 35 m each, while the three in the middle are built at 55 m each. Once completed, the bowstring arch bridge will have a length of over 1,110 m and a width of 11 m. The width of the carriageway will be 7.5 m. Footpaths on both sides will have a width of 1.5 m.
