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Saturday, 17 October 2026Local news from Kottayam district

Makkekkadavu - Nerekkadavu Bridge to be Inaugurated Tomorrow; Concerns Raised Over Approach Road Deterioration

Makkekkadavu - Nerekkadavu Bridge to be Inaugurated Tomorrow; Concerns Raised Over Approach Road Deterioration
Image: Sathyam Online

Preparations are complete for the inauguration of the Makkekkadavu - Nerekkadavu bridge, the most important route connecting Kottayam and Alappuzha. The Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will dedicate the bridge to the public tomorrow at 9 AM. Despite the excitement over the bridge's completion, concerns are rising regarding the lack of renovation of the approach roads from the Nerekkadavu side. Locals also anticipate traffic congestion and recommend implementing restrictions for large vehicles.

Originally reported by Sathyam Online Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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