Recently, On sunday Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu on April 6. This new bridge is in the spotlight these days. where it is in light for its advanced and new technology and special lift span feature, which allows ships to pass underneath. it connects pamban island to mainland tamil nadu. the original pamban bridge was badly damaged in a devastating cyclone in 1964, which was washed away a train and caused major destruction.
Back in 2019, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for this new bridge and for the modern replacement of the old bridge. after six years of construction, the new bridge is now ready and has officially been opened. this new pamban bridge is expected to boost travel and trade in the region. its modern features and stronger design aim to provides the more safety and better connectivity for people travelling between the mainland and the island, especially during the harsh weather conditions.
Pamban Bridge
This new bridge in tamil nadu is specially designed, nearly 2 kilometer long sea bridge has been specially designed using stainless steel reinforcement, corrosion resistant polysiloxane coating and fully welded joints strong and durable for a long time. it is built to withstand the harsh marine environment, reducing the need for frequent maintenance. the use of modern materials and texhniques ensures that the bridges remains safe and efficient for both train operations and marine traffic, making it a reliable addition to india’s coastal infrastructure.
After inaugurating the bridge, prime minister modi is expected to visit the sacred ramanathaswamy temple in rameshwaram for prayers. laters, he will lay the foundation stones and dedicate carious rail and road projects worth over 8,300 crore to the nation. these projects include the expansion of key natioanl highways aimed at improving connectivity in tamil nadu. major developments include wdening the 28km walajapet ranipet stretch of nh-40 to four lanes, the 29 km villupuram puducherry stretch of nh-332 to four lanes dedicating the 57km poondiyankuppam sattanathapuram section of nh-32 and the 48 km cholapuram-thanjavur stretch of nh36.
