June 23, 2025

New Pamban Bridge

Current context : Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge on April 6, 2025, connecting Rameswaram Island to mainland Tamil Nadu.

Structural Features:

  • Length: 2.08 kilometers
  • Vertical Lift Span: 72.5 meters, capable of rising 17 meters to allow large vessels to pass. ​
  • Height: 3 meters taller than the previous bridge, enhancing maritime navigation. ​

Significance:

  • Replaces the 110-year-old Pamban Bridge decommissioned in 2022.​​
  • Construction Details:Developed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways.
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