Makkekadavu-Nerekadavu bridge to be inaugurated on October 18

The Makkekadavu-Nerekadavu bridge will facilitate easy access to Vaikom, Kottayam, and Thripunithura for commuters from Alappuzha. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will inaugurate the Makkekadavu-Nerekadavu bridge, which connects Alappuzha and Kottayam districts, on Sunday (October 18).Public Works Minister P.K Basheer will preside over the inaugural function, which will begin at 9 am in Makkekadavu. Deputy Speaker Shanimol Osman will welcome the gathering. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph, Excise and Cooperation Minister M. Liju and MPs K.C. Venugopal, Francis George, etc., are expected to attend the function, according to a release. The Makkekadavu-Nerekadavu bridge will facilitate easy access to Vaikom, Kottayam, and Thripunithura for commuters from Alappuzha. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The bridge, which is 800 metres long, has been built at a cost of ₹98.09 crore. It facilitates easy access to Vaikom, Kottayam and Thrippunithura for commuters from Alappuzha. Further, it will be of great benefit to the Sabarimala pilgrims, according to a communication. Published - October 17, 2026 07:11 pm IST