ഏഷ്യയിലെ ഏറ്റവും വലിയ പാലം കേരളത്തിലോ | VALIYAZHEEKKAL BRIDGE | LONGEST TENSION STEELBAR BRIDGE

The Valiyazheekkal Bridge connects Valiyazheekkal, a coastal area of Aratupuzha village in Kayamkulam in Alappuzha district and Azheekal Beach in Alappad village of Kollam district in Kerala. Built across the mouth of the Arabian Sea, it is the longest tension steel bar concrete bowstring bridge in Asia. It is also the second longest bowstring bridge in Asia, after Chaotianmen Bridge in China. Valiyazheekkal Bridge is the largest concrete arch span bridge in South India in terms of single span length. Out of a total of 29 spans, the middle three spans over the estuary are 110 meters each. This position was previously held by the 97.552 meter long Godavari bridge. Although larger bowstring spans have been built in China, they are all made of steel or concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) and span the river. Considering that it is constructed of tension steel bar concrete and is located in the sea (estuary), Valiyazheekal bridge is considered as the first of its kind. The spans are 12 meters high to accommodate the passage of large boats to the fishing harbors in the lake. The height of the upper portion is 15 meters and the arch are at a height of 21 m from water. The total height of the bridge is 36 meters. The bridge has been given International orange and cream color, which is the color of the famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. P. K. Aravindan, a renowned IIT Madras professor in the field of design, is the designer of the bridge. Its construction was started in 2016 a was inaugurated on 11 March 2022. The total estimated cost of the project is 146.5 crores. After the construction of Valiyazheekkal Bridge, the distance between Valiyazheekkal and Aratupuzha was reduced by 28 km. The bridge is also a part of the proposed Coastal Highway. A walkway is provided on the three spans in the middle of the bridge and on both sides to get a view from the bridge. With sea on one side and backwaters on the other the view from the bridge is breath taking. You can also visit the lighthouse and beach nearby. Please share the video if you liked the content and support with a like and comment. Do subscribe and turn on all notifications for more such videos. Wildlife videos:    • Wildlife and Birding   Trekking and Hiking Videos:    • Treks and Hikes   Must Visit Places:    • Must Visit   You can find me on Instagram as krish.wanderlust https://www.instagram.com/krish.wande... You can find me on Facebook as Krish Wanderlust https://www.facebook.com/share/BbtN5E... For joining or arranging a wildlife, photography, trekking, camping or road trip WhatsApp: http://wa.me/919778281116 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegboots/p... Don't forget to follow me for more... #azheekkal #bridge #kerala