Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Shahibaug underpass to close for bullet train work
The Shahibaug three-way underpass in Ahmedabad will be closed for five days, starting from 8 pm on January 23 until January 28.
This closure is to allow construction work for the bullet train.
The workers will be putting up horizontal segments on the pillars and doing some piloting work between the Sabarmati and Vatva sections.
The underpass was originally supposed to close from January 5 to 12, but that plan was canceled because the work was delayed.
The traffic police have issued a new notice about the traffic diversions during this time.
Shahibaug three-way underpass will be closed from January 23 to January 28 for bullet train construction.
Closure is necessary for placing horizontal segments on pillars and piloting work between Sabarmati and Vatva sections.
Original closure dates were January 5-12, 2026, but were withdrawn due to delays.
New traffic diversion notification issued by Ahmedabad City Traffic Police on January 19.
The underpass will be closed for all vehicular traffic during the specified period.
- Who
- Ahmedabad City Traffic Police and Bullet Train contractor
- What
- Closure of Shahibaug three-way underpass for construction work
- When
- January 23-28, 2026
- Where
- Shahibaug, Ahmedabad
- Why
- To facilitate bullet train construction, including placing horizontal segments on pillars and piloting work between Sabarmati and Vatva sections
- Location
- Shahibaug, Ahmedabad
- Closure Duration
- January 23-28, 2026
- Reason for Closure
- Bullet Train construction work
- Work Involved
- Horizontal segments on pillars and piloting work
- Original Closure Dates
- January 5-12, 2026 (withdrawn)