<p>Kavoor bridge, located on an arterial road connecting Mangalore International Airport to the city, was closed for traffic on Tuesday after the bridge developed cracks.</p>.<p>Sources told <em>DH</em> that the bridge developed cracks after one of the pillars sank. The construction of a new bridge had just begun. Those travelling from the city towards Airport will have to take a detour via Baikampady and Jokatte.</p>.<p>City Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar said that the movement of vehicles and people on the bridge is prohibited. All those arriving from Udupi to Mangalore Airport should travel via Mulki-Kinnigoli-Kateel-Bajpe to reach the airport while those from Mangaluru should use Nanthoor-Vamanjoor-Gurpura-<wbr />Bajpe to reach the airport. </p>.<p>The incident occurred around 3 am.</p>
<p>Kavoor bridge, located on an arterial road connecting Mangalore International Airport to the city, was closed for traffic on Tuesday after the bridge developed cracks.</p>.<p>Sources told <em>DH</em> that the bridge developed cracks after one of the pillars sank. The construction of a new bridge had just begun. Those travelling from the city towards Airport will have to take a detour via Baikampady and Jokatte.</p>.<p>City Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar said that the movement of vehicles and people on the bridge is prohibited. All those arriving from Udupi to Mangalore Airport should travel via Mulki-Kinnigoli-Kateel-Bajpe to reach the airport while those from Mangaluru should use Nanthoor-Vamanjoor-Gurpura-<wbr />Bajpe to reach the airport. </p>.<p>The incident occurred around 3 am.</p>