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The '''Neriamangalam Bridge''' is a bridge in the [[South India|South Indian]] state of [[Kerala]], that connects the [[Ernakulam district|Ernakulam]] and [[Idukki district|Idukki]] districts. Opened in 1935, it is the first Class A [[arch bridge]] in Asia. Popularly known as the gateway to the high ranges, it is located in [[Neriamangalam]] and presently a part of [[National Highway 85 (India)|NH 85]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=News8Plus |title=Asia's first Class A arch bridge Neriyamangalam Bridge turns 88 today - News8Plus-Realtime Updates On Breaking News & Headlines |url=https://news8plus.com/asias-first-class-a-arch-bridge-neriyamangalam-bridge-turns-88-today/ |access-date=2023-07-13 |language=en-GB}}</ref>

==History==
The railway and ropeway built by the [[Presidencies and provinces of British India|British]] were destroyed in 1924 due to the [[great flood of 99]]. The road from [[Pooyamkutty]] to [[Mankulam, Idduki|Mankulam]] was also damaged, ceasing the trade relations of high range with [[Kochi]]. Subsequently, [[Sethu Lakshmi Bayi|Maharani Sethu Lakshmibai]] ordered the construction of a new road from [[Aluva]] to [[Munnar]] and a new bridge across [[Periyar River|Periyar]] to transport tea, aromatic crops and trees from the high range to Kochi. The new road was inaugurated in March 1931 by Maharani Sethulakshmi Bhai. The construction of the Neriamangalam bridge was started in 1924 and was opened on 2 March 1935 by [[Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma|Srichithira Tirunal Balaramavarma]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=അതിജീവിച്ചത് 2 മഹാപ്രളയങ്ങളെ! ഇന്ന് 86 വയസ്; ചരിത്രം പറയുന്ന നേര്യമംഗലം പാലം, വീഡിയോ കാണാം |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/local-news/ernakulam/historic-neriamangalam-bridge-connects-ernakulam-and-idukki-turns-86-years-old/articleshow/81363701.cms |access-date=2023-07-13 |website=Samayam Malayalam |language=ml}}</ref> In view of the strong currents that may occur in [[Periyar River|Periyar]] during the [[Monsoon|rainy season]], the bridge is constructed in an arched shape to withstand the force of the water. The bridge has been instrumental in the growth of high range of Kerala since 1935. It also paved the way for migration of people from different parts of Kerala to high range. The bridge has been completed in five spans with a length of 214 meters and a width of 4.9 meters. The arches of the bridge are connected to the spans. It is made of surkhi and granite, which is a mixture of jaggery and lime. Since its inauguration, Neriamangalam bridge, has survived the great floods of 1961 and [[2018 Kerala floods|2018]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=ലേഖകൻ |first=മാധ്യമം |title=എറണാകുളം, ഇടുക്കി ജില്ലകളെ ബന്ധിപ്പിക്കുന്ന നേര്യമംഗലം പാലം 87 ലേക്ക് {{!}} Madhyamam |url=https://www.madhyamam.com/kerala/local-news/ernakulam/kothamangalam/neryamangalam-bridge-87-946409 |access-date=2023-07-13 |website=www.madhyamam.com |language=ml}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Marthanda Varma Bridge]]

==References==
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[[Category:Transport in Kochi]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Kochi]]
[[Category:Bridges completed in 1935]]
[[Category:1935 establishments in India]]
[[Category:20th-century architecture in India]]
[[Category:Arch bridges]]
[[Category:Bridges in Kerala]]

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