World · South & Central Asia · 1 hr ago
Two bridges complete coastal road link to Koyಿಲанди harbour
Two bridges have completed a coastal road link to Koyilandy harbour in Kerala, connecting it with Kollam Angadi.
The route passes coastal communities and beaches, including Kollam, Arayankavu and Gurukulam beach.
The bridges cost ₹1.16 crore, funded by the Harbour Engineering department.
The road gives local fishing communities direct access to the harbour without using the national highway.
It can also serve as an alternative for small vehicles when traffic between Kollam and Koyilandy is disrupted.
The coastal route beyond the harbour is not fully motorable: the road from Ezhukudikkal to Kappad remains in poor condition, with damage from sea erosion.
Two bridges have been completed, making a coastal road link between Kollam Angadi and Koyilandy harbour usable.
The bridges cross the Cheriyathodu and Koothavallythodu canals.
The road gives fisherfolk from Kollam, Arayankavu and Gurukulam beach direct access to the harbour without using the national highway.
The bridges cost ₹1.16 crore and were funded by the Harbour Engineering department.
The coastal route can also serve as an alternative for small vehicles when traffic between Kollam and Koyilandy is disrupted.
- Who
- Fisherfolk from Kollam, Arayankavu and Gurukulam beach are among those expected to benefit.
- What
- Two bridges have been completed to connect the coastal road to Koyilandy harbour.
- When
- The bridges were reported complete on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- The road links Kollam Angadi with Koyilandy harbour in Kerala, crossing the Cheriyathodu and Koothavallythodu canals.
- Why
- The link gives fishing communities direct harbour access and offers an alternative route for small vehicles.
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- Bridges completed
- 2
- Bridge crossings
- Cheriyathodu and Koothavallythodu canals
- Project cost
- ₹1.16 crore
- Funding
- Harbour Engineering department
- Route
- Kollam Angadi to Koyilandy harbour
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