India’s first glass bridge over sea inaugurated in Kanyakumari

In Tamil Nadu, the iconic tourist destination Kanyakumari had added another jewel to its crown. India’s first glass bridge over sea was inaugurated on Monday, December, 30, 2024. Tamil Nadu Chief minister MK Stalin unveiled the classic glass bridge that connects the 133 ft tall Saint Tiruvalluvar statue and the Vivekananda rock Memorial. The bridge would allow the tourists to enjoy a breezy walk between the landmarks while seeing through the wavy sea underneath. Constructed at Rs 37 crores, the 77 metres bridge was inaugurated as part of silver jubilee celebration of the Tiruvalluvar statue, now renamed as statue of Wisdom by the state government.Earlier, tourists had to rely on a ferry service to travel from the Kanyakumari boat jetty to the Vivekananda Memorial, and then on to the Thiruvalluvar statue.Designed like a bowstring arch, the glass bridge is as durable as it is visually striking. It is built to endure the region's harsh marine environment, capable of resisting the corrosive effects of salty sea air and potential damage from the frequent exposure to high humidity.