The Kaduwela Bridge is a beam bridge crossing the Kelani River between Kaduwela in the Colombo District, and Bandarawatta in the Gampaha District, of Sri Lanka. The bridge was constructed in 1982.[1]
Kaduwela Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 06°56′11″N 79°59′07″E / 6.93639°N 79.98528°E |
| Crosses | Kelani River |
| Locale | Between Kaduwela and Bandarawatta |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Beam bridge |
| Total length | 100 m (330 ft) |
| Towpaths | None |
| Piers in water | 2 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1982 |
| Location | |
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Incidents
edit- In February 2019, the bridge was closed to facilitate repairs.[2]
- In May 2018, one lane of the bridge was closed due to soil erosion affecting the bridges' stability.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Biyagama Development Plan (2021-2030)" (PDF). UDA. p. 10. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Kaduwela – Biyagama vehicular movement to be restricted". UTV News English. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Chaturanga, Janaka (23 May 2018). "Kaduwela-Biyagama Bridge restricted for traffic". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
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