According to the Defence Ministry, the bridge is one of the longest bridges in Sri Lanka which was funded by the Saudi Arabian government. The residents of Kinniya had said the dream of the people in the area has become a reality because of this new bridge. The public transport from Muttur to Pottuvil will also be hassle free via this bridge.

Meanwhile, the construction work of the Oddamavady bridge is also nearing completion and it will be handed over to the public by the officials of the Highways Department, Battticaloa.