Tunga Bridge, Shimoga
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About Tunga Bridge
Tunga Bridge in Thirthahalli, Karnataka, India, is the one of the oldest bridges constructed across the Tunga River.
This bridge is over 75 years old and it was designed by, and built under supervision of, Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya. The bridge connects the area Kuruvalli with Thirthahalli. Tunga Bridge is also called Jayachamarajendra Bridge.
The Tunga Bridge draws many visitors, especially on weekends to see the uniqueness of the bridge.
History
The bridge was completed in 1943, and inaugurated by H. H. Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, then the Maharaja of Mysore, and also named after him.