Preserve old steel bridge across Cauvery, say locals in Trichy Times of India on 30 10.2020

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Times of India  on 30 10.2020

Preserve old steel bridge across Cauvery, say locals

टाइम्स न्यूज़ नेटवर्क | TNN | Oct 30, 2020, 04:11 IST

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Trichy: Locals and experts have appealed to the authorities to preserve the British-era steel bridge across the Cauvery river that connects Trichy mainland with Srirangam island, instead of the proposal to dismantle it. Residents said the bridge can be strengthened and utilised as an exclusive public space for walkers, as the city has very limited public space for leisure.

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Recently, the state highways department proposed to dismantle the bridge based on an expert study. Reacting to this, locals and experts said that the 91-year-old bridge must be preserved as a heritage structure alongside the old Kollidam bridge.

“There is a scope for rehabilitation. Modern heritage is as much as important as ancient heritage. The bridge should not be dismantled,” S Vijayakumar, architect and member of Indian Institute of Architects (Trichy centre) said. 

The institute is willing to offer technical support for the rehabilitation drive as the piers, if strengthened, can be utilised for walking purpose, he added.

“Information boards mentioning the technical details of the bridge will help students,” Dr M A Aleem, member, Trichy district welfare fund committee said.

The rehabilitation of the bridge as a public space will also send a message to conserve the  heritage, residents said.