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Akuressa · THINGS TO DO

Akuressa Old Bridge

Akuressa’s old iron bridge crosses the Nilwala Ganga in Matara District. Heritage accounts date the bridge to 1879 and describe its role in the town’s transport history, with a newer road crossing later taking over vehicle traffic.

Historic Bridges · Matara District

A river crossing with a long memory.

Akuressa’s old iron bridge crosses the Nilwala Ganga in Matara District. Heritage accounts date the bridge to 1879 and describe its role in the town’s transport history, with a newer road crossing later taking over vehicle traffic.

Discover the place

The bridge is an interesting subject for travellers who enjoy engineering heritage and river-town landscapes. Its current condition and whether pedestrian access is permitted should be checked on arrival; an old photograph or earlier travel report is not evidence that it is safe to cross today.

Local area
Akuressa
District
Matara
Access
Check bridge condition and permitted access

BEFORE YOU GO

Plan your visit

Plan a daylight stop and view the structure from an authorised public approach. Keep clear of traffic, barriers and the river edge. After heavy rain, follow local flood advice and avoid making this a river-access or swimming stop.

Confirm current opening arrangements, charges and transport before travelling. Exact entrance coordinates and travel distances are not yet verified.

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BUILD YOUR ROUTE

Local area & regional bases

Use these website guides to plan the wider journey. They are not ranked by distance.

Matara

Explore the location guide.

Mirissa

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KEEP EXPLORING

Places to visit in the wider area

Selected from our published guides in the local area and regional bases above; check the journey before combining visits.

STAY A LITTLE LONGER

Places to stay in Matara District

Existing website listings for regional planning. These are not a nearest-hotel ranking; confirm the exact location and availability directly.

Ani Villas

Ani Villas — Dikwella, Sri Lanka. View property location, public contact details and tourism directory information.

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Aravivilla

Aravivilla — Matara, Sri Lanka. View property location, public contact details and tourism directory information.

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Ayurvie Weligama

Ayurvie Weligama — Weligama, Sri Lanka. View property location, public contact details and tourism directory information.

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Tickets / entry
Current charges have not been verified.
Opening arrangements
Confirm current visitor arrangements locally.
Access
Check bridge condition and permitted access
Getting there
Use Akuressa and Matara District when confirming the approach.