Chittoor: The Chittoorpuzha bridge, whose renovation work was completed a week ahead of schedule, will be opened for traffic tomorrow (November 5) at 7.30 am. The bridge was closed on September 13, aiming to complete the work in 60 days. But Chittoor MLA Sumesh Achuthan told Live Palakkad that due to timely interventions and collective cooperation of officials and locals, the works were completed a week earlier.

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The 116 meter long and seven meter wide bridge was renovated by spending 80 lakh rupees from the plan fund. Reconstruction of broken concrete sections, raising of spans, replacement of bearing pads, repair of expansion joints and safety works including painting have been completed.

 

The MLA appreciated the PWD bridge department officials and contractors for their efforts to complete the works quickly. He also thanked the police, irrigation department, fire force‌s and KSRTC for their cooperation.

 

The MLA also remembered the cooperation of the educational institutions, students, private bus operators, auto–taxi employees, other passengers and locals who faced difficulties due to the closure of the bridge. He also clarified that the aim is to complete the development works on time and benefit the people.

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