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The '''Munambam–Azhikode Bridge''' is a bridge under construction, which connects the [[Azhikode, Thrissur|Azhikode]] in [[Kaipamangalam Assembly constituency|Kaypamangalam constituency]] of [[Thrissur district]] and [[Munambam]] in the [[Vypen Assembly constituency|Vypin constituency]] of [[Ernakulam district]] in [[Kerala]], India.<ref>{{Cite web | date=2023-06-09 |title=എറണാകുളം,തൃശ്ശൂര്‍ ജില്ലകളെ ബന്ധിപ്പിക്കുന്ന മുനമ്പം പാലം; നിർമ്മാണോദ്ഘാടനം ഇന്ന് |url=https://www.twentyfournews.com/2023/06/09/thrissur-azhikode-munambam-bridge-construction-project.html |access-date=2023-06-09 |website=Twentyfournews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> The bridge, which will be a part of the [[Thiruvananthapuram–Kasaragod Coastal Highway|coastal highway]] is expected to provide an easy access from Azhikode to the [[Malabar Coast|northern regions]] of Kerala. the construction work started in June 2023 after continuous protests.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ലേഖകൻ |first=മാധ്യമം |title=പാലം കടക്കുമോ ? അഴീക്കോട്-മുനമ്പം പാലം; കാത്തിരിപ്പിന് ഏഴ് പതിറ്റാണ്ട് |url=https://www.madhyamam.com/kerala/local-news/thrissur/azhicode-munambam-bridge-construction-seven-decades-of-waiting-1083296 |access-date=2023-06-09 |website=Madhyamam |date=11 October 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

==History==
There has been a demand for a bridge to connect the coastal areas of [[Thrissur district|Thrissur]] and [[Ernakulam district|Ernakulam]] since the early 1990s. Azhikode-Munambam Bridge Committee and other various organizations protest for more than two decades demanding the construction of the bridge. The demand became stronger after the ferry boat accident in 2007 followed by jhangar (ferry) strike due to various reasons.<ref>{{Cite web |title=അഴീക്കോട് - മുനമ്പം പാലം : വീണ്ടും ടെൻ‍ഡർ ക്ഷണിച്ചു |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/thrissur/2022/08/22/thrissur-azhikode-munambam-bridge-tender-invited.html |access-date=2023-06-09 |website=www.manoramaonline.com}}</ref>

In 2008 and thereafter, three foundation stone-laying ceremonies were held announcing that the bridge would be constructed. Finally, as a result of constant pressure and petitions, 160 crore rupees were allocated in the 2017 state budget. ₹ 6.49 crores was sanctioned for acquisition of land for the roads connected with the bridge and 8.13 crores was sanctioned for the Munambam side. A hearing for the Social Impact Assessment Report was held in August 2019 under the chairmanship of [[E. T. Taison|E.T Tyson]] MLA. Based on the completion of the environmental impact study conducted by Kalamassery Rajagiri College, the hearing was attended by all those who would lose their land and house. Administrative approval was given for the construction of the bridge, which is very beneficial for coastal development and tourism sector, under the [[Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation|KIFBI]] 2017-18 project.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-07-01 |title=Azhikode-Munambam bridge to become a reality |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/azhikode-munambam-bridge-to-become-a-reality/article31964056.ece |access-date=2023-06-09 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

In December 2019, as part of the land acquisition for the approach road with the construction of the bridge, the seven-member committee evaluating the social impact report visited the project area and held discussions with the landowners. On the basis of this report, land acquisition of 18 meters width was completed for the construction of the bridge, associated road and service road on both sides.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-06 |title=കാത്തിരിപ്പ് തീരുന്നു |url=https://newspaper.mathrubhumi.com/thrissur/news/thrissur-1.8618313 |access-date=2023-06-09 |website=Newspaper}}</ref>

==Description==
===Specifications===
The height of the bridge will be 12.5 meters and is being constructed across the Azhikode Munambam embankment. It will have a length of nearly 900 meters and a width of 15.10 meters. The construction is such that ships can sail comfortably. It will be one of the largest bridges on the proposed [[Thiruvananthapuram–Kasaragod Coastal Highway|Coastal Highway]] and will have a 1.50 m wide footpath on both sides along with a 1.80 m wide cycle track adjacent to the footpath.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ലേഖകൻ |first=മാധ്യമം |title=അഴീക്കോട് - മുനമ്പം പാലം: നിർമാണോദ്ഘാടനം നാളെ |url=https://www.madhyamam.com/kerala/local-news/thrissur/azhikode-munambam-bridge-construction-inauguration-1168533 |access-date=2023-06-09 |website=Madhyamam |date=8 June 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Thiruvananthapuram–Kasaragod Coastal Highway]]
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