Adilabad: The historical old Soan bridge which is not being used now will soon offer a gala time for many adventure sports lovers with bungee jumping and trekking events. The bridge was constructed on river Godavari connecting Adilabad and Nizamabad districts in 1936.
The bridge is 915 metres long, 60 feet high and 6 metres width and there are 30 pillars and was constructed near Pochampad by the Nizam government.
Efforts are being made to develop the Soan bridge which is not in use now after construing new bridge for laying National High way-44 beside the old one.
It is said that water will be stored near Soan bridge on river Godavari by placing a rubber-like check dam and will be used for water sports and also for bungee jumping. The Telangana State Tourism Deve-lopment Corporation is making efforts to develop the Soan bridge area as centre for adventure sports.
During his recent visit to the Adilabad, tourism secretary Burra Venkatesham had discussed with collector M. Jagan Mohan on tourism projects they are going to take up in Adilabad district.
“I will soon visit Jalavihar (tourism project with water based sports events, water fountains, sound and lighting programmes) developed in Haryana which has been attracting many visitors and sports lovers and will develop a tourism protect on the line of Jalavihar,” said the tourism secretary.
