Water Bridge Over a Highway? | Villukuri Water Bridge, Kanyakumari

Villukuri Water Bridge in Kanyakumari is one of the rarest bridges in India, where a water canal crosses over a National Highway. This historical structure showcases the brilliant engineering of ancient Tamil Nadu and remains a hidden heritage spot even today. இந்த வீடியோவில் கன்னியாகுமரி மாவட்டத்தின் Villukuri Water Bridge பற்றிய வரலாறு, சிறப்பு மற்றும் அதன் அரிய கட்டுமானத்தை காணலாம். இந்தியாவில் தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலையின் மீது நீர் செல்லும் அரிய பாலம் இது. 📍 Location: Villukuri, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu 🏛️ Category: Historical Place | Engineering Wonder | Hidden Spot Don’t forget to Like, Share & Subscribe for more hidden places and history videos from Tamil Nadu ❤️ History of Villukuri Water Bridge – Kanyakumari The Villukuri Water Bridge, located near Villukuri village in Kanyakumari district, is a rare historical irrigation structure built during the Travancore kingdom period (around the 18th–19th century). Its main purpose was to carry irrigation water across the land for agriculture without disturbing road connectivity. What makes this bridge unique is that a water canal passes over a National Highway, allowing vehicles to move below while water flows above—an example of early hydraulic and civil engineering. This structure reflects the advanced planning of ancient South Indian engineers, who prioritized farming, water management, and transportation together. Even today, the bridge stands strong and continues to remind us of Tamil Nadu’s traditional irrigation wisdom. #VillukuriWaterBridge #KanyakumariHiddenPlace #RareBridgeInIndia #HistoricalPlace #TamilNaduHeritage #EngineeringWonder #HiddenTamilNadu #TravelTamil #NationalHighwayBridge Villukuri Water Bridge Kanyakumari Water Bridge Water Bridge in India Bridge crossing National Highway Rare bridge in India Historical bridge in Tamil Nadu