Kerala approves Rs 59.20 crore for Vallakadavu bridge project in Thiruvananthapuram

The Kerala state government has approved a revised administrative sanction of Rs 59.20 crore for the Vallakadavu Bridge project in Thiruvananthapuram, officials said.

The funding includes 18 per cent GST and follows multiple reassessments since the original sanction in 2009.

The bridge will span the Parvathy Puthanar canal between Vallakadavu and Valiyathura, replacing a 130-year-old structure that was closed in 2022 due to safety concerns. A temporary bridge has been serving traffic since the closure, reported The Times of India.

The PWD said the tender for construction is expected to be issued in February 2026, and work is likely to begin in March.

When completed, the 500-metre bridge is expected to significantly improve connectivity between the city, the coastal region and the international airport.

Social worker Raagam Rahim welcomed the decision, noting it would boost regional development.