India’s Biggest Skywalk Bridge
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin officially unveiled one of India's largest Skywalk bridges, spanning 570 metres in length and 4.2 metres in width. This skywalk bridge serves as a crucial connection between the Mambalam railway station and T Nagar bus terminus. The project is part of a larger multi-modal initiative aimed at facilitating pedestrian movement.
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Issues face by public before this skywalk bridge
• Previously, those travelling to the city from the southern areas of the state had difficulty getting from the railway station to the bus terminal, owing to congestion on Ranganathan Street, which became highly congested during festivals like Deepavali.
• To reach their destinations, people were compelled to navigate through the congested street while carrying heavy bags. The introduction of this dedicated pedestrian skywalk is expected to alleviate these challenges and provide a viable solution for commuters.
Contruction cost of skywalk bridge
The skywalk, built by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) at a cost of Rs 28.45 crore from Smart City funds, is intended to relieve traffic congestion in major places such as Ranganathan Street, Madley Road, and Market Street. It is projected that the skywalk will cater to approximately one lakh people daily. During the inauguration, Chief Minister Stalin personally walked across the skywalk bridge, engaging with the public who had gathered to witness the event. He even took selfies with some of the attendees. Officials have also stated their intention to provide wheelchair facilities to assist individuals with disabilities in accessing the skywalk.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
• Tamil Nadu Capital: Chennai;
• Tamil Nadu Governor: R. N. Ravi;
• Tamil Nadu Chief minister: M. K. Stalin.
