Karnataka’s first floating bridge inaugurated in Udupi today

While on the bridge, a visitor can feel the motion of the ocean wave and enjoy his walk. it would be like riding on the waves

While on the bridge, a visitor can feel the motion of the ocean wave and enjoy his walk. it would be like riding on the waves

The state’s first floating bridge will be inaugurated on Friday at Malpe Beach in Udupi.

According to the lease holder of Malpe Beach, Sudesh Shetty, the bridge was inaugurated by Udupi MLA K. Raghupati Bhat and Deputy Commissioner M. Kurma Rao.

The bridge will be an additional attraction to increase the number of tourists to Udupi. Established at a cost of ₹80 lakhs, invested by three local entrepreneurs, the bridge is 100 meters long.

A visitor has to pay ₹100 per person and can walk on the bridge for 15 minutes wearing a life jacket. There will be 10 lifeguards and 30 lifebuoy rings on the bridge for the safety of the visitors.

While on the bridge, a visitor can feel the motion of the ocean wave and enjoy his walk. It would be like riding on the waves, he said.