This 700ft long iron bridge over Uma Oya was built in the year 1867. This is an unbelievable and fascinating situation where it is said that this bridge, originally approved to be built in Halawatha (Chilaw), was mistakenly installed in Halaba due to confusion in names. Installing a bridge in no man's land where there is not even a road is, in fact, ludicrous! To arrive at this bridge one has to go to Jangulla through Hali Ela and from there about 2 ? km through a somewhat difficult terrain in the jungle.
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