The lift mechanism, which allows ships to pass beneath, is completed in just 5 minutes and 30 seconds; this is an improvement over the old bridge's slower and more labour-intensive cantilever system.

The new Pamban Bridge is set to open in early April, with the construction starting in February 2020. It will be India’s first vertical-lift sea bridge.

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 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 ...

The new bridge replaces this historic structure, integrating modern engineering solutions to meet contemporary transportation needs while honoring its legacy.