Valiazheekal bridge to be opened soon
The Hindu
Running parallel to sea and Kayamkulam Kayal, it is being built at a cost of ₹146 crore
Valiazheekal bridge over Kayamkulam Kayal connecting Alappuzha and Kollam districts will be opened for traffic this year itself, Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas has said.
Mr. Riyas on Sunday visited Valiazheekal and reviewed the progress of the project. He said the construction of the bridge, delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was nearing completion.

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