... from Valvettiththurai to Point- Pedro and eastern shores. The bridge will enable SLA to transport military hardware to eastern FDLs directly via the northern coastal road from Thondamannaaru to Valvettiturai, Point-Pedro. Without the bridge, the SLA is forced to use the circuitous route from Naakarkoayil, Manthikai, Nelliyadi, Karaveddi, Vallai, Atchuvealy to reach Palalali.