Shastri bridge in Ahmedabad to closed again for 7 months
The Shastri Bridge connecting Narol Junction to Vishala Circle in Ahmedabad will remain closed for the next seven months.According to a report by the Highway Authority, bearings and pedestal rods on one side of the bridge have deteriorated, making immediate repairs necessary. Traffic Police Commissioner G S Malik has issued a notification stating that the bridge will be shut from August 9, to February 8, 2026.Vehicles coming from Narol will be diverted via Pirana Circle, Behrampura, Ambedkar Bridge, and Anjali Circle. The bridge handles thousands of vehicles daily, and the side that remains open has already been under heavy strain.Notably, in December 2023, one part of the bridge was closed for four months, but the complete repairs have still not been completed.
The Shastri Bridge connecting Narol Junction to Vishala Circle in Ahmedabad will remain closed for the next seven months.
According to a report by the Highway Authority, bearings and pedestal rods on one side of the bridge have deteriorated, making immediate repairs necessary. Traffic Police Commissioner G S Malik has issued a notification stating that the bridge will be shut from August 9, to February 8, 2026.
Vehicles coming from Narol will be diverted via Pirana Circle, Behrampura, Ambedkar Bridge, and Anjali Circle. The bridge handles thousands of vehicles daily, and the side that remains open has already been under heavy strain.
Notably, in December 2023, one part of the bridge was closed for four months, but the complete repairs have still not been completed.
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