In pics | India's longest glass skywalk bridge in Vizag

Visakhapatnam, affectionately known as Vizag, is all set to unveil India's longest cantilever glass bridge, promising breathtaking vistas and an exhilarating experience. (Photo: X)

A unique structure atop Kailasagiri Hills, the skywalk will open to tourists by September 25, treating them to sweeping vistas of the Bay of Bengal, the lush Eastern Ghats, and the city’s glittering skyline. (Photo: X)

The glass bridge extends 55 metres out from Kailasagiri, standing 862 feet above ground and 1,000 feet above sea level. Positioned close to the popular Titanic viewpoint, the walkway promises a thrilling yet awe-inspiring experience. (Photo: X)

Built at Rs 7 crore, the bridge breaks the record held by Kerala's Vagamon Glass Bridge, which is 38 metres. According to media reports, three layers of 40 mm-thick tempered laminated German glass panels, supported by about 40 tonnes of manufactured steel, make up the transparent walkway. (Photo: X)

The glass can hold more than 100 people and support loads of 500 kg per square metre. The glass bridge is expected to becone a new landmark in Vizag and attarct tourists from all over the country. (Photo: X)

The structure can withstand winds of up to 250 km/h and cyclonic forces. This is a crucial safety feature in a coastal city that often experiences storms like Cyclone Hudhud. (Photo: X)

This ambitious project is the result of a collaboration between SSM Shipping & Logistics (Vizag), Bharat Mata Ventures (Kerala) creators of the Vagamon Glass Bridge and the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA). (Photo: X)

This ambitious project is the result of a collaboration between SSM Shipping & Logistics (Vizag), Bharat Mata Ventures (Kerala) creators of the Vagamon Glass Bridge and the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA). (Photo: X)