Mangaluru: The state government under the public works department (PWD) sanctioned Rs 6 crore funds for the Tannirbavi-Sultan Battery suspension bridge stated MLA J R Lobo in a press release on April 17.
It is also mentioned in the press release, “From many years the suspension bridge work was halted, my aim was to complete the project but due to lack of funds the work was pending. The proposed suspension bridge was supposed to be 410 meters long, 10 ft wide and the 25 meters above the water level at a cost of Rs 12 crore. The proposed project was started in 2006, in 2008, Rs 1 crore was sanctioned and the work was started in 2012. Due to lack of funds the work was stopped”.
“With the intention to complete the suspension bridge project, I have tried my best to continue the work but due to lack of funds in the tourism department I have handed over this project to the PWD”.
“Now the PWD has released Rs 6 crore for the project in the first phase. The work will begin soon. PWD will also release another Rs 6 crore in the second phase and the suspension bridge will be complete within 2 years”.
“Hanging Bridge” is a primitive word and was used during medieval times. The appropriate name or type of bridge in this instance should have been “suspension bridge”.
Every little connection either thru a bridge or a street, every extension and expansion to the existing roadways will pave way for progress in the mobility system of our life in Mangalore. Each and every highway has to be expanded, broadened and brightened with lights, connected with telephone lines with the help of more uniformed officers on the road to control the traffic, avoid any blockage and also avoid any misuse. Violators need be punished. Throwing of garbage and filth on the road should be forbidden, with a few rest facilities for people to take a break, if needed. With growing population, and also with growing youth with permission to drive a vehicle or a auto or a motor bike, there will be always an upward trend of traffic. Obviously these users of mobility will pay handsome taxes that should enable the planners to think big on the road systems and facilities. A small bridge connecting Tannir Bavi will be a small contribution in the right direction. Thank you, Mr. J. R. Lobo for your thoughtful insight.
will not the new bridge provide an easy exit and entry for anti social elements ?