Pamban Bridge, India’s first vertical-lift sea bridge, to open on April 6: Key facts on Indian engineering marvel
- The New Pamban Bridge is India's first vertical-lift sea bridge, set to open on April 6, 2025, and will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The bridge spans 2.07 kilometers across the Palk Strait and features a liftable span of 72.5 meters for safe maritime passage.
- Constructed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, the bridge costs approximately Rs 550 crore and has a projected lifespan of 100 years.
- The original Pamban Bridge, built in 1914, was closed due to safety concerns after over 108 years of service.
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