Neriamangalam Bridge
Neriamangalam-bridge is the first Arch bridge in south India & the gateway to Munnar. It is a picturesque historical destination offering wonderful sights of lower areas of Ernakulam and high ranges of Idukki, Kerala. The bridge was built in 1935 during the time of Travancore Maharaja. The construction of the bridge started in 1924 during the reign of Sethu Lakshmi Bhai, the ruler of Travancore. Sri Chithira Thirunal Rama Varma opened the bridge for public on 2nd March of 1935. The Neriamangalam bridge laid across Periyar River (one of the longest rivers in Kerala, Length 244km) and it connects two major tourist destinations in Kerala, which are Munnar and Cochin.
Munnar and Cochin. It Popularly known as the gateway to the high ranges, it is located in Neriamangalam and presently a part of NH 85. The construction of the Neriamangalam bridge was started in 1924 and was opened on 2 March 1935 by Srichithira Tirunal Balaramavarma.
The bridge is constructed in an arched shape to withstand the force of the water. The bridge has been instrumental in the growth of high range of Kerala since 1935. It also paved the way for migration of people from different parts of Kerala to high range. The bridge has been completed in five spans with a length of 214 meters and a width of 4.9 meters. The arches of the bridge are connected to the spans.
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