KOCHI: Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) is all set to begin work on the construction of the Chilavannoor Bund Road Bridge after the state government approved a tender worth Rs 38.77 crore. The initial work, including the demolition of the existing bridge, will begin by the end of this month.
With the final approval from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), KMRL will sign a contract with the Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society, which has been awarded the tender. The estimated construction cost of the bridge is Rs 38.78 crore.
The construction of the 180-m-long bridge will include various facilities, including footpaths. The footpaths on both sides of Chilavannoor Canal will be the main attraction and they will be hangout spots for the public, with trees, benches, and commercial kiosks.
