Stretching about 50 kilometers across the shallow waters of the Palk Strait, it connects Pamban ... which are clearly visible in satellite images and aerial views. What makes Ram Setu such an ...

The new Pamban bridge has a projected lifespan of 100 years Over a century after the original Pamban Bridge was built across the Palk Strait in Rameswaram, India launched a state-of-the-art ...

Constructed by the Rail Vikas Nigam Limited at a cost of ₹531 crore, the 2.07-km bridge over the Palk Strait features a 72.5-metre vertical lift span that can be raised to a height of 17 metres ...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to Sri Lanka immediately after his visit to Thailand. He will arrive in the island nation on the night of April 4, Friday. However, Tamil Nadu ...

It uses stainless steel reinforcement, fully welded joints, high-grade protective paint, and a polysiloxane coating to protect against corrosion.

The 2.07-kilometre-long New Pamban Bridge, spanning the Palk Strait in Tamil Nadu, stands as a testament to India's engineering prowess and visionary infrastructure development, the Ministry of ...

The project overcame several challenges, including environmental limitations, logistical issues, and the demanding conditions of the Palk Strait, which includes rough waters and strong winds.

It has been 3 built metres higher than its predecessor. The new Pamban bridge is 2.07 kilometres long, extending across the Palk Strait in Tamil Nadu. The substructure supports two railway tracks ...

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The Palk Strait's turbulent waters, strong winds, and unpredictable weather patterns created difficulties in the construction process. Additionally, the region's susceptibility to cyclones and ...