PWD to spearhead long-pending Kottayam skywalk project

KOTTAYAM The Public Works Department (PWD) has offered to take the lead in reviving Kottayam’s long-pending skywalk project, nearly two months after the UDF government decided to revive the proposal. Inaugurating the second bridge across the Kodoor river at Kodimatha on the Main Central Road here on Tuesday, Public Works Minister P. K. Basheer said the department would prepare the estimate and secure administrative sanction for the project..

Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan and Kottayam MP, K Francis George also spoke at the function. The new bridge, built parallel to the old Kodimatha bridge on National Highway 183, is expected to ease traffic congestion in the area. The 128-metre-long and 12-metre-wide bridge was constructed at a cost of ₹15.49 crore. It has approach roads extending 237.2 metres on either side and a 65-metre-long service road.

Road safety features have also been installed. With the new bridge opening to traffic, the National Highways Authority will take up the renovation of the approach road to the old bridge.