Traffic movement along the Kochi- Dhanushkodi National Highway has been affected after a crack was detected on the Kallar bridge on Sunday morning.
The crack could have occurred due to soil erosion since work on a new bridge is progressing nearby. Traffic to Munnar is being diverted through Anachal, the police have said. Tourists and regular commuters are likely to be the worst-hit.
Officials of the Public Works Department have rushed to the spot to assess the damage. The bridge has been damaged just as the tourist season to set to begin in Kerala.
