Kochi Water Metro to Launch New Terminals at Kadamakudy and Pizhala.

Kochi Water Metro Ltd (KWML) is set to launch two new terminals at Kadamakudy and Pizhala, marking a significant expansion of its network and a boost for connectivity in the backwater regions of the city.

According to KWML sources, terminal construction is in its final phase, with services to Kadamakudy expected to begin after the launch of operations to Mattancherry and Willingdon Island, which is scheduled within a month.

Currently, residents in the Kadamakudy and Pizhala regions depend on ferries and jangars for daily commuting. In Kadamakudy, road connectivity is largely limited to major islands such as Valiya Kadamakudy, Chennur, Kothad, and Korampadam.

Though recent infrastructure developments under the Moolampilly-Chathanad road project—such as the Moolampilly-Pizhala and Pizhala connectivity bridges—have improved access, road conditions on Pizhala remain insufficient for regular vehicular traffic.

The upcoming Water Metro service between South Chittoor and Kadamakudy is expected to significantly improve mobility for residents and enhance the area's appeal to tourists seeking to explore Kochi’s scenic island clusters.

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