Irakkandi Bridge
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Irakkandi Bridge | |
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 Irakkandi_Bridge | |
| Coordinates | 8°43′42″N 81°10′17″E / 8.72833°N 81.171382°E |
| Carries | 2 lanes |
| Locale | Pulmoddai |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Cantilever bridge |
| Total length | 300m |
| Width | 7m |
| History | |
| Opened | 20 October 2009 |
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Irakkandi Bridge is the third longest bridge in Sri Lanka with a length of 300 m (980 ft).[1] It spans the Irrakkandi Lagoon linking Trincomalee with Pulmoddai.[2] The bridge was completed and declared open on 20 October 2009 by President Mahinda Rajapaksa, along with the Kinniya Bridge.[3] It was built with the financial assistance of Saudi Arabian government.