PM Modi Launches India’s First Vertical Lift Sea Bridge in Tamil Nadu Today
PM Modi Launches India’s First Vertical Lift Sea Bridge in Tamil Nadu Today
Ramanathapuram (
Tamil Nadu
) [India], April 6 (ANI): In celebration of Ram Navami,
Prime Minister
Narendra Modi
plans to launch India's inaugural vertical lift sea bridge, the
New Pamban Bridge
in Ramanathapuram,
Tamil Nadu
, on Sunday.
The 2.07-kilometre-long
New Pamban Bridge
, crossing the Palk Strait in
Tamil Nadu
, serves as a testimony to India's engineering expertise and forward-thinking infrastructure advancement, according to a statement from the Ministry of Railways.
The bridge features a single vertical lift span measuring 72.5 meters, accommodating two tracks. Approaching this structure consists of 88 spans, each 18.3 meters long, made from steel plate girders designed initially for a solitary track.
The history of the bridge dates back to 1914 when British engineers built the initial Pamban bridge. This early version featured a cantilever design—a lengthy section made either of metal or timber extending…