Tiruvannamalai footbridge to link bus terminus with railway station

The Tamil Nadu State Highways Department plans to open a ₹14-crore footbridge in Tiruvannamalai on November 20.

Built with Southern Railway, it crosses the railway track and links the town’s new bus terminus to its railway station.

Since the terminus opened, passengers have had to cross the busy Chittoor-Cuddalore High Road to reach the station.

The bridge is designed to give commuters a safer route, including during the Maha Deepam festival, when many devotees visit the town.

It has stairs, escalators, two lifts and ramps, with wheelchairs to be provided for people with disabilities.

Before opening, the district collector is due to inspect the facility with local officials, and some escalator trials remain.