Wakwella Bridge

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Wakwella Bridge
Crosses Gin River
Locale Galle District near Thelikada
Total length approximately 500 feet (150 m)
Coordinates 6°06′22″N 80°11′26″E / 6.106067°N 80.190539°E / 6.106067; 80.190539Coordinates: 6°06′22″N 80°11′26″E / 6.106067°N 80.190539°E / 6.106067; 80.190539 (?)

Wakwella Bridge is situated in Galle District near Thelikada. The Bridge is about 500 feet long and it was the longest bridge in Sri Lanka few years ago. It crosses the Gin River. The bridge joins two villages called Kudagoda and Gonapura. The bridge is built on Ginganga Dam. The surrounding area of Wakwella Palama is considered very scenic.