Kanyakumari's New Attraction: The Glass Bridge Marvel

A 77-meter glass bridge connecting Thiruvalluvar and Vivekananda monuments in Kanyakumari is set to attract tourists. The bowstring arch bridge is being built at a cost of Rs 37 crore and is expected to be completed by the end of December. It spans the rough sea with expert assistance.

A striking 77-meter-long glass bridge in Kanyakumari promises to become a major tourist attraction, connecting the iconic monuments of Thiruvalluvar and Vivekananda, announced Tamil Nadu's Public Works and Highways Minister E V Velu.

Constructed at an approximate cost of Rs 37 crore, this bowstring arch bridge will link the 133-feet-high Thiruvalluvar granite statue to the famed Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Minister Velu expects completion by December, marking a significant infrastructure feat.

The construction presents challenges; robust engineering measures are vital due to factors like sea erosion and wind speed. Minister Velu, alongside district collector R Alagumeena, highlighted these challenges but remained hopeful for completion within 40 days.

(With inputs from agencies.)