Karnataka government gives NOC for Bairakuppa bridge connecting Wayanad and Kodagu
The Karnataka government has issued an NOC for the construction of the Bairakuppa Bridge, a long-delayed project connecting Kerala and Karnataka. The bridge is expected to significantly reduce travel time and distance between major cities in the two states.
Why it matters
This infrastructure project resolves a decades-old interstate connectivity issue, promising economic and logistical benefits for the Wayanad and Kodagu regions.
The Karnataka government has provided the No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the construction of the Bairakuppa Bridge, a long-delayed interstate project across the Kabani river, connecting Perikkalloor in Pulpally in Wayanad with Bairakuppa in Kodagu, Karnataka.
According to Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer, the approval was given for the project on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) following a discussion led by Mr. Basheer with Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar earlier. During the discussions in Bengaluru, the Karnataka Chief Minister had said that the matters related to the construction of the bridge would be placed in the Cabinet meeting soon and instructions would be given for the same.
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