Sangupiddy Bridge, Road bridge spanning Jaffna Lagoon in northern Sri Lanka.
The Sangupiddy Bridge extends 288 meters across the Jaffna Lagoon, connecting Sangupiddy village in Kilinochchi district with Karaitivu Island in Jaffna district.
Initial plans for crossing the lagoon date back to 1932 during British rule, with the Mahadeva Causeway project remaining incomplete due to local opposition.
The bridge construction in 2011 marked a significant step in connecting communities across the Jaffna Peninsula, facilitating social interactions between previously separated regions.
Traveling from southern Sri Lanka to Jaffna became 110 kilometers shorter after the bridge opening, reducing journey time by approximately three hours.
The bridge structure combines British engineering with local expertise, featuring steel girders supported by reinforced cement concrete pile foundations across the lagoon.
GPS coordinates: 9.56600,80.19797
Latest update: March 11, 2025 22:13
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