The significance of the bridge is that it is the only wire bridge that can be used as a driveway in Sri Lanka.
This wonderful bridge can be seen by proceeding through Rookasal estate which is next to Deegala village at right side of Deegala junction in Dehiovita-Deraniyagala route. This bridge is located in a 10.4 km distance from Dehiovita town and which is count 25 m long and 2.5 m wide. This marvelous wirebridge is considered to be built by the British colonizers centuries ago, which is famous among both local and foreign tourists. The significance of the bridge is that it is the only wire bridge that can be used as a driveway in Sri Lanka. The picturesque location of the bridge gives the shortest way of conjugating Panawala, Pambegama, Hingurala Kanda, and Godagampala villages with Deraniyagala area.
Related Names: Rukashal Wire Bridge, Rookashal Wire Bridge, Ruukasal, Rukasal, Riukashal Wire Bridge