Kemmannu Hanging Bridge in Udupi to be Restored For Public Soon: Much Needed

The Kemmannu hanging bridge across Swarna river connecting Thimmanna Kudru near Udupi was closed for public in January first week after it was found to be in unsafe conditions. The bridge will be restored with assistance from Udupi Cochin Shipyard Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Ltd. While a conventional bridge now connects Padukudru and Thimmanna Kudru, the hanging bridge located about 12 km north of Udupi town, has become more of a tourist attraction and also was facilitating kayaking and water sports activities on the banks of the river.

Udupi Deputy Commissioner M. Kurma Rao informed that the district administration had inquired with Udupi Cochin Shipyard Ltd., (UCSL-formerly Tebma Shipyard Ltd.) whether it could get the hanging bridge restored. The company has in principle agreed for the proposal and a formal communication was awaited.