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People have been urging the authorities to build a concrete bridge in Theerayam that could also be used for motor vehicle transport.
Even eight years after it was washed away in a flood, children in the region continue to reach their schools by walking across the structure using bamboo planks laid to create a makeshift path.
The authorities had hoped to complete the construction of the pillars by now and open the bridge for traffic within a year.
Heavy rains destroyed a temporary road near Muthappanpuzha bridge, risking connectivity for the tunnel project as monsoons approach. Residents' warnings about the inadequate causeway were reportedly ignored.
'The bridge is more than six decades old. The walls started cracking after a huge truck that came for laying the cables crossed the bridge.'
The Marthanda Varma bridge in Aluva remains unlit for a month after maintenance, increasing safety concerns and aiding illegal activities.
Sinking approach roads create hazardous Kuttanad bridges, causing frequent accidents.
Safety concerns are mounting as the old Mukkadavu bridge, now open for one-way traffic, lacks basic protective measures.
Konathatt Bridge safety is a growing concern due to its steep design and poor visibility, which locals warn could lead to serious accidents.
The residents in the area have vowed to oppose moves to retain the old bridge.
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