Mannar Bridge

Mannar Bridge
Coordinates8°57′44.90″N 79°55′08.60″E / 8.9624722°N 79.9190556°E / 8.9624722; 79.9190556
CarriesMotor vehicles on the A14 highway and pedestrians
LocaleMannar, Mannar District, Sri Lanka
OwnerMinistry of Ports & Highways
Maintained byRoad Development Authority
Characteristics
Total length157 m (515 ft)
Width10.4 m (34 ft)
History
Construction costLKR2.46 billion
Inaugurated18 March 2010 (2010-03-18)
Location
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Mannar Bridge is a road bridge in north-western Sri Lanka. It connects Mannar Island with the mainland and is the only road bridge to the densely populated island.