PM Narendra Modi inaugurates new Pamban bridge
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated New Pamban Bridge – India’s first vertical lift sea bridge and flagged off the Rameswaram-Tambaram (Chennai) new train service, on the occasion of Ram Navami.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday departed for Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram after concluding his three-day visit State visit to Sri Lanka.
Standing tall with a breathtaking view, the state-of-the-art New Pamban Bridge connects Rameswaram to the mainland.
With an investment exceeding ₹550 crore, the bridge spans 2.08 kilometers, featuring 99 spans and a 72.5-meter vertical lift span. This lift can rise up to 17 meters, allowing larger ships to pass through while maintaining smooth train operations, according to a PIB release.
Built with stainless steel reinforcement, high-quality protective paint, and fully welded joints, the bridge offers amped up durability and requires minimal maintenance.