Kanyakumari's new landmark
The construction of the glass bridge in Kanyakumari is expected to be completed by January. (Image Credit: K Antony Xavier/ TNN)
M K Stalin's initiative
This pedestrian bridge is a visionary project of chief minister M K Stalin. (Image Credit: K Antony Xavier/ TNN)
Connecting two landmarks
The pedestrian glass bridge will connect Vivekananda Rock and the Thiruvalluvar Statue. (Image Credit: K Antony Xavier/ TNN)
Engineering marvel
The structure, which will stretch 77 meters in length and 10 meters in width, is being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 37 crore. (Image Credit: K Antony Xavier/ TNN)
Sea wind resistant design
The bridge is constructed using the latest technology to withstand corrosion and strong sea winds. (Image Credit: K Antony Xavier/ TNN)
Easy access to monuments
Tourists visiting the Vivekananda Rock and Thiruvalluvar statue currently have to take ferry services twice to see these places. (Image Credit: K Antony Xavier/ TNN)
Sea view walkway
Once the bridge is completed, tourists will no longer need to make the journey twice; they can simply walk across the glass bridge to enjoy the sea view and visit the monuments. (Image Credit: K Antony Xavier/ TNN)
Cost of the bridge
To connect both the monuments on the sea, the state government proposed a glass bridge at a cost of Rs 37 crore. (Image Credit: K Antony Xavier/ TNN)