When was pamban bridge built?

1913
Pamban Bridge, Rameswaram/Construction started

Why pamban bridge is dangerous?

As the Pamban canal is blocked with stones for a distance of one km, water detention can occur that can turn out to be dangerous to the coastal areas of Rameswaram Island. Also, the pillars of the Pamban railway bridge and the road bridge will be adversely affected by the water detention.

Who built pamban bridge engineer?

engineer Scherzer
It spectacularly opens up to allow ships and vessels to pass through, thanks to the ingenious design by German engineer Scherzer, who made the central body of the bridge flexible, to allow vessel movement. 10-15 boats and small ships pass beneath the bridge every month.

When was the Pamban Bridge in Rameswaram built?

The efforts for built a bridge across Pamban channel (Palk strait) was proposed by 1870’s by british government  however the construction of Pamban bridge was commenced on 1911 and commissioned on 1914. The following table depicts the short historical notes on train service to Rameswaram island.

What was the connection between Mandapam and Pamban?

A cyclone in 15th century resulted in the submergence of that connecting strip of land between Mandapam and Pamban. After that boat service was the only mode of transport to reach the land of Rameswaram.” -Souvenir Mandapam and its Environs by CMFRI (1986)

Which is the best view from Pamban Bridge?

View of Rameswaram Island from the Pamban bridge is spectacular. View of sea, Kunthukal Vivekananda memorial and nearby Islands. View of the Railway bridge. Children’s Park at Mandapam shore (shore of farther end of the pamban Bridge). Dry fishes are available at Pamban town . (They are somewhat cheaper in Pamban). Paman bridge location map:

Who is the contractor of Pamban Road Bridge?

The construction works of Pamban Road bridge was commenced on 17 November 1974 by the Indian Highway department and contracted to M/S Neelakandan Brothers Engs, Madras.