TN CM Stalin Inaugurates India's Biggest Skywalk Bridge

India’s Biggest Skywalk Bridge

The recently inaugurated one of India’s biggest Skywalk bridges, spanning 570 meters in length and 4.2 meters in width, was officially opened by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. 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.

Issues face by public before this skywalk bridge

Previously, individuals traveling to the city from southern parts of the state encountered difficulties in commuting between the railway station and the bus stand, particularly due to congestion on Ranganathan Street, which tends to get extremely crowded 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.

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Contruction cost of skywalk bridge

Constructed by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) at a cost of Rs 28.45 crore from the Smart City funds, the skywalk has been designed to ease traffic congestion at key areas 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.

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