Breakfast we had at a small joint known to and frequented by Tarun many moons ago. The quality of food has reduced to a great deal according to him. Since I don't have any previous experience to compare, it tasted good. We often familiarize with each other's memories to create a moment that eventually becomes another beautiful treasure.
The Kali river bridge is built over the confluence of the river and the Arabian Sea in 1983. The bridge connects two states, Karnataka and Goa by national highway 17. Towards Goan side the road was constructed by bifurcating the hills of Sadashivgad into half. The sharpness of granite rock shone like crystal in the bright sunlight. Total length of bridge is 0.66 kilometres. Another thing I must add here Tarun as a tiny tot walked the entire length and breath of this link on foot. He was too young to remember it. This was narrated by his parents.
The structure of bridge is of Cast-in-situ PSC Box Girder Type with chainage of 102.47. With span arrangement of 122 meters, the carriage way width is for two lanes. We stopped the vehicle at the end of bridge and walked closely to the wall. We believe irrespective of size and shape each and every bridge is marvel of engineering. The skill, precision, time, effort, money, and hope involved in such construction is immense only to make our lives easy and comfortable.
The river below flows swiftly and gently glinting in sunshine like diamonds. The Kali river plays a significant role in Uttar Kannada district's agriculture, aquaculture, and development. Kaiga
nuclear power plant is also situated on the bank of this river. Due to the endless vehicle influx we had to move away from the bridge and head to Sadhashivgad.
Written By: Pallavi
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