Bentota Bridge

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The Bentota Bridge (locally known as Bentara Palama) refers to a series of parallel bridge structures that cross the Bentota River in Sri Lanka. Located on the Galle Road and the Coastal Railway Line, the bridge is a highly significant geographical and administrative landmark, as it officially marks the border between the Western Province (Kalutara District) and the Southern Province (Galle District). The crossing comprises three distinct bridges side-by-side: a modern multi-lane concrete road bridge, a railway bridge, and a historic 120-year-old iron bridge built during the British colonial era.

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