Old Marthanda Varma Bridge at Aluva Reopens Two Days Ahead of Schedule

The old Marthanda Varma Bridge at Aluva will reopen to traffic on Thursday after the National Highways Authority of India completed maintenance work two days ahead of schedule. Aluva MLA Anwar Sadath and Ernakulam Rural police confirmed that national highway traffic would be permitted across the bridge starting at 6 a.m.

The bridge had been closed since October 28 for necessary repairs, causing severe traffic congestion and regulations in the area. Although restrictions were initially announced to remain in place until November 6, the early completion allows for an earlier resumption of normal transit.

Editor's note: Correctly summarizes the bridge reopening timeline, officials involved, and the prior closure dates as given in the source.