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The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways recently inaugurated the cable-stayed bridge that spans the Sharavati river backwaters in Sagar taluk of Shivamogga district, Karnataka.

About Sigandur Bridge

The Sigandur Bridge is in Shivamogga district, Karnataka.
It is India's second-longest inland cable-stayed bridge, measuring 2.25 km.
The first extradosed balanced cantilever bridge in Karnataka.
The bridge is intended to significantly improve tourism, particularly by increasing access to the temple village of Sigandur, a popular pilgrimage site.
It will also benefit the local economy by providing faster, more dependable transportation and improved road access to the Malnad region, thereby promoting both livelihood and trade.

About Sharavathi River

Source: Wikipedia

River Name	Sharavathi River
Location	Western part of Karnataka
Unique Flow	One of the few westward-flowing rivers in India
Drains Into	Arabian Sea
Origin	Western Ghats (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Course Direction	Northwesterly
Mouth (Exit Point)	Honavar, Uttara Kannada District
Famous Landmark	Forms Jog Falls – one of the highest waterfalls in India
Geological Features	Rocky outcrops, fertile plains, deep gorges
Major Tributaries	Nandihole, Haridravathi, Mavinahole, Hilkunji, Yennehole, Hurlihole, Nagodihole

FAQs

Q1. Where is the Sigandur Bridge located?
The Sigandur Bridge is located in Karnataka, across the Sharavathi River, connecting Sigandur with the Sagar taluk in Shivamogga district.

Q2. What is the significance of the Sigandur Bridge?
The Sigandur Bridge improves connectivity in the Western Ghats, promotes eco-tourism, and supports rural development in Karnataka’s hilly and forested regions.

Q3. Which river does the Sigandur Bridge cross?
The Sigandur Bridge crosses the Sharavathi River, a west-flowing river originating in the Western Ghats and known for the Jog Falls.

Source: The Hindu