Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Subhash Bridge to be restored, not demolished
The Subhash Bridge in Ahmedabad, which is over 50 years old, will be fixed instead of being torn down.
The bridge is currently closed because it has some damage.
Experts are working to check the bridge's foundation and figure out how to repair it.
It might take about 9-10 months to finish the repairs.
The authorities are also thinking about building a new bridge either above or beside the existing one.
The new bridge will likely have two lanes.
Many smart people from different schools are helping to make sure the bridge is safe.
Subhash Bridge will be restored instead of demolished due to structural damage in the superstructure.
The bridge has been closed since December 4 for safety inspections and repairs.
Restoration work is expected to take 9-10 months before the bridge can reopen for traffic.
A proposal for a new two-lane bridge, either above or beside the existing one, has been submitted for approval.
Several technical experts from IITs and SVNIT are involved in assessing and repairing the bridge.
- Who
- Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and state government authorities
- What
- Decision to restore Subhash Bridge instead of demolishing it
- When
- Decision announced on Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Sabarmati River, near Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport, Ahmedabad
- Why
- Structural inspection revealed that only the superstructure is affected, not the pillars or foundations
- Bridge Name
- Subhash Bridge
- Location
- Sabarmati River, near Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport, Ahmedabad
- Age
- 52 years old
- Current Status
- Closed for traffic
- Restoration Time
- 9-10 months
- Proposed New Bridge
- Either above or beside the existing bridge, likely two-lane
- Institutions Involved
- IIT Roorkee, IIT Bombay, IIT Gandhinagar, SVNIT Surat
- Inspection Initiation Date
- December 4