Cauvery Bridge | |
|---|---|
 Cauvery Bridge connecting Srirangam with Tiruchirappalli mainland | |
| Coordinates | 10°50′22″N 78°41′50″E / 10.8394°N 78.6973°E |
| Carries | Road traffic, pedestrians |
| Crosses | Kaveri River |
| Locale | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Maintained by | Highways and Minor Ports Department, Tamil Nadu |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Beam bridge |
| Total length | 1.2 km (approx.) |
| History | |
| Opened | 19th century (original) / multiple reconstructions |
| Location | |
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Cauvery Bridge is a road bridge across the Kaveri River in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It connects the island town of Srirangam with the city’s mainland, facilitating transportation for residents and pilgrims.[1][2]
History
[edit]The bridge dates back to the British Raj.[3] The current structure has undergone reconstruction and reinforcement over time.[4]
Structure and design
[edit]The bridge has undergone structural reinforcement to address erosion and improve safety.[4] Flood-resistant embankments were added during recent strengthening works.[4]
Connectivity and importance
[edit]The bridge serves as a key route for access to the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, especially during the annual Vaikunta Ekadasi festival.[2] It is listed in the District Disaster Management Plan as part of the flood evacuation infrastructure.[5]
Maintenance and upgrades
[edit]The bridge is maintained by the Tamil Nadu Highways and Minor Ports Department.[6] In 2023, embankment strengthening was completed.[4] Plans for a new bridge across the river were also announced.[6]
Cultural significance
[edit]The bridge is located near riverbanks used for the annual Aadi Perukku festival, when people gather to offer prayers to the river.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Cauvery Bridge: vital two‑lane gateway to Srirangam". Wanderlog. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ a b "15 lakh devotees attend Srirangam temple's Paramapada Vaasal opening". The New Indian Express. 11 January 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ Sivapriyan, E. T. B. (20 August 2018). "British‑era steel bridge collapses in Trichy". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Embankment of Cauvery bridge strengthened". The Times of India. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ "Tiruchirappalli District Disaster Management Plan 2024" (PDF). Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Construction of new bridge across River Cauvery to begin soon, says Minister E.V. Velu". The Hindu. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ "Aadi Perukku: Thousands throng Cauvery banks in TN to thank the river". The Times of India. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
10°50′21.73″N 78°41′50.51″E / 10.8393694°N 78.6973639°E
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