Bengaluru, May 17: Karnataka’s first floating bridge was inaugurated on Udupi’s Malpe beach on 7th May. The bridge was inaugurated by MLA K Raghupathi Bhat.
A team of Hanuman Vittoba Bhajan Mandali took the initiative and spearheaded this campaign from start, which is believed to boost tourism in the region three-fold.
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Karnataka’s first floating bridge at Malpe in the Udupi district was damaged on the night of May 8 after being hit by huge waves.
Karnataka’s first floating bridge was damaged on the night of May 8 after being hit by huge waves. Images and videos of the damaged bridge and pontoon blocks lying on the beach were widely circulated on social media on May 9.
It is a 100-meter-long and 3-meter-wide bridge. At a time, 100 visitors will be allowed to walk on the bridge and 10 lifeguards will be deputed to provide security to tourists.
The bridge has been put up at a cost of Rs 80 lakh and will be operational from 9 am to 6 pm. Those above five years of age can pay Rs 100 and have the experience of the sea for 15 minutes.
