Marthanda Varma Bridge, Angamaly

Marthandavarma Bridge is a bridge in Aluva, Kerala, India. It connects the banks of periyar river in Aluva town. The bridge is situated in NH 47 Highway passing through Aluva. This bridge was opened on 14 June 1940. The bridge built by the Travancore king Marthanda Varma Ilayaraja. 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. 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 23 June 2002. The construction of the new bridge was done by L&T. Now the old bridge and new bridge are operational and a part of NH 47.

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