KOCHI: Poor road connectivity is making life difficult for residents of Kadamakudy panchayat. Though the Pizhala – Moolampilly bridge built by Goshree Islands Development Authority (GIDA) came up last year, the construction of bridges from Kothad to Chennur, Chariyamthuruthu ward to Chennur and Chennur to Pizhala ward are yet to begin. According to residents, the foundation stones for the construction of these bridges were laid by GIDA around 10 years ago.
The bridges would provide connectivity between the three islands which exclusively depend on erratic ferry services now. “It would also remove traffic blocks on the Varapuzha route. Now, we cannot travel on the Kadamakudy-Varapuzha stretch between 8am and 8.30pm due to the congestion,” said Shabu V, Chariyam Thuruthu resident.
