India’s Longest Glass Bridge Opens in Vizag at 1,020 Feet Above Sea Level

Glass Skywalk Launch in Visakhapatnam

India’s longest glass bridge was opened to the public in Visakhapatnam on December 1. Developed by the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority, the structure has been built at a cost of ₹7 crore and spans nearly fifty-five metres.

Member of Parliament Sribharat inaugurated the bridge in the presence of the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority Chairperson, Pranav Gopal, and the legislator, Velagapudi Ramakrishna.

According to Gopal, the walkway is made from imported 40-millimetre-thick toughened German glass and has been designed as a cantilevered structure to ensure visitor safety. The project was executed by Sai Moksha Shipping & Logistics and RJ Adventures.

The bridge has an overhanging length of thirty-five metres and a ground length of twenty metres, with a total width of three metres. It includes stainless steel handrails of 1.5 metres on both sides.

Sribharat said it reflects the administration’s aim to complete public projects in tourism and prioritise new developments that attract visitors. He added that further initiatives are being planned in the city.

Located 1,020 feet above sea level, the bridge offers views of the Bay of Bengal, the Eastern Ghats, and the urban landscape. Although the structure can accommodate 100 people, entry is limited to 40 visitors per batch. The walk time is estimated between five and seven minutes.

Gopal said the bridge can withstand wind speeds of 250 kilometres per hour and includes VRCC concrete support walls. He added that the transparent floor may attract adventure-oriented visitors, while others may explore the surrounding area for leisure.