Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Ahmedabad to Install Noise Barriers on Six Flyovers
The city of Ahmedabad is going to put up noise barriers on six flyovers because people who live nearby are complaining about the noise.
These barriers are meant to block the sound of cars and other vehicles.
The AMC had already installed noise barriers on the Income Tax flyover and Thakkarbapanagar bridge.
Although a tender was issued, the corporation did not receive bids.
A fresh tender has been issued, and the work will start soon.
The AMC is installing noise barriers on six flyovers.
This is in response to complaints about noise pollution.
The barriers are planned for locations including Shivranjani, Pallav, and AEC junctions.
Noise barriers have already been installed on the Income Tax flyover and Thakkarbapanagar bridge.
A fresh tender has been issued for the new noise barriers.
- Who
- Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC).
- What
- Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation plans to install noise barriers on six flyovers to reduce noise pollution.
- When
- Plans are underway; a fresh tender has been issued.
- Where
- Ahmedabad, India, specifically at six flyovers including Shivranjani, Pallav, and AEC junctions.
- Why
- To reduce noise pollution from vehicles, addressing resident complaints.
Cost and Effectiveness Concerns
Noise Reduction Efforts
Resident Complaints
Cost and Effectiveness Concerns
N/A
Noise Reduction Efforts
Residents have complained about noise pollution, prompting action from the AMC.
- Number of flyovers planned for noise barriers
- Six
- Flyovers with existing noise barriers
- Income Tax junction flyover and Thakkarbapanagar bridge
- Cost of existing noise barrier work
- Rs 1.82 crore
- Number of bridges in the city
- 92
- Bridges under construction
- 13
