Mangaluru: The first ever hanging bridge which connects two taluks in Dakshina Kannada district was inaugurated by District In-Charge Minister Ramanatha Rai on Thursday at Muttur.
The hanging bridge connects Mangaluru north taluk to Badagabellur panchayat of Bantwal taluk. This was constructed by the coastal development authority.
The design of the bridge was penned by Girish, Sullia and he also designing the new bridge across Phalguni river also. The present bridge will be very much helpful for the Badagabellur villagers as it reduces the distance between the village and Mangaluru city.
CDA President Niveditha Alva, MLA Mohiuddhin Bava, ZP President Meenkshi Shantigodu and others were present.