The new Pamban Bridge is set to replace the old bridge, built in 1914, which was shut down in 2022 because of corrosion problems.
The new bridge replaces this historic structure, integrating modern engineering solutions to meet contemporary transportation needs while honoring its legacy.
The bridge spans a 2 km-strait between mainland and island and is the only surface transport link between the two. It is also India’s first Cantilever bridge and there were many challenges while ...