Bantwal, Nov 12, 2021: The new Mularapatna bridge connecting Mangaluru and Bantwal taluks was opened for traffic on November 12, Friday in the presence of several local dignitaries and elected representatives.
Bantwal MLA Rajesh Naik, Mangaluru North MLA Dr Bharath Shetty Y, Bridge construction company Kavoor Mugrody Constructions owner Sudhaker Shetty Mugrody and several others were present.
It may be recalled here that the bridge across Phalguni river had collapsed due to incessant rains in June 2018.