Pavoor Uliya Island

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Fed up of govt apathy, villagers pool in Rs 18 lakh to build a bridge over NethravathiResidents of, Adyar in Mangaluru, have come together to construct a temporary bridge which will help them commute during summer. Believe it or not, the villagers have spent Rs 18 lakh to build the makeshift bridge over river Netravathi.Fr Jerald Lobo, the head priest of, who took up the initiative, told BM, “The newly constructed bridge at Uliya is open. 200 people from Omzoor were the first ones to walk on it. They came in a procession bringing along the Jericho Cross from Holy Land on Wednesday which will be in Uliya for the next two days" About 175 families live in Pavoor Uliya Island, Adyar and despite being just about eight kilometres from Mangaluru city, they have been demanding for a bridge for the last several years.They have to cross the river by a boat during rainy season and when the water level falls during summer, people join hands to construct a temporary bridge. For several years, the government has been assuring them a permanent bridge and surveys have also been conducted. Fr Jerald said, “People have joined hands to build a temporary bridge at the cost of Rs 18 lakh. It is about 750-ft metal bridge with railings which helps people walk without fear. Wooden planks have been used. Come June, it will be dismantled and people will have to use boats during rainy season. The bridge will be put to use for almost eight months from September and this bridge will hopefully last for another two-four years, he said, adding that the demand for a permanent bridge has fallen on deaf years.Villagers said that illegal sand mining has added to their problems.