A new 6.4 km road project connecting Pamban and Rameswaram is set to alleviate chronic traffic congestion. Local officials reported a four-fold surge in vehicles post-Christmas, overwhelming existing infrastructure. The alternative route aims to divert traffic, easing bottlenecks caused by increased tourism and pilgrim visits to the Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple. Land acquisition is nearing completion, with construction to follow once compensation is settled, addressing the inadequacy of the original road due to rising private vehicle ownership.