Old Marthanda Varma Bridge at Aluva to reopen on Thursday, two days ahead of schedule - The HinduUpdated - November 04, 2026 09:48 pm IST - KOCHIThe old Marthanda Varma Bridge at Aluva, which was closed for maintenance work on October 28. | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKATThe old Marthanda Varma Bridge at Aluva, which was closed for maintenance work, will be reopened to traffic on Thursday, Aluva MLA Anwar Sadath said on Wednesday.He said the bridge was set to reopen as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) had completed the repair work two days ahead of schedule.Sources with the Ernakulam Rural police said traffic would be allowed over the bridge on the national highway from 6 a.m. on Thursday. The closure of the bridge and the resultant traffic regulations imposed from October 28 had caused severe congestion in the area. It was announced that the restrictions would remain in place until November 6.Published - November 04, 2026 08:09 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }