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16 July, 2025
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Across Sharavathi backwaters, between Ambaragodlu & Kalasavalli in Sagara Taluk, Shivamogga district, Karnataka |
| Type & Length | Cable‑stayed bridge, total length ≈ 2.44 km (6 km including approaches) |
| Width | Approx. 16 m wide, dual-lane |
| Cost | ₹472–473 crore |
| Construction | Started December 2019; inaugurated July 14, 2025 by Nitin Gadkari. Executed by Dilip Buildcon Ltd. |
| Connectivity Gains | Will cut travel from Sagara to Sigandur by ~2 hrs, boost access to Chowdeshwari Temple and nearby villages |
| Historical Context | Area had lost connectivity after 1960s Linganmakki dam construction; reliant on ferries until tragic boat accident prompted demand |
| Political Context | Inauguration attended by Union Ministers Gadkari, Joshi, Yediyurappa; Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and ministers boycotted citing lack of invitation & protocol breach |
| Follow‑up Impact | KSRTC to increase bus services to Sigandur, facilitating pilgrim & local travel |
