Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Income Tax Flyover Closed for Repairs
The Income Tax flyover on Ashram Road in Ahmedabad, one of the busiest roads in the city, was partly closed for repair work.
The problem was with the expansion joints, where some bolts had become loose.
The repair work was done by the contractor, Ranjeet Buildcon Limited, under the guarantee period.
The flyover was not completely closed, and traffic continued during the repairs.
However, the opposition party questioned the earlier inspection report that claimed the flyover was in good condition and demanded action against the companies that conducted the inspection.
The Income Tax flyover on Ashram Road in Ahmedabad was partly closed for repair work due to defects in the expansion joint.
The repair work involved replacing loose bolts and using epoxy and micro concrete to fix the expansion joint.
The contractor, Ranjeet Buildcon Limited, undertook the repair work under the guarantee period at their own expense.
The flyover was not completely closed, and traffic continued during the repair work.
The opposition party questioned the earlier inspection report that claimed the flyover was in good condition and demanded action against the inspecting companies.
- Who
- Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and Ranjeet Buildcon Limited
- What
- Repair work on the Income Tax flyover due to defects in the expansion joint
- When
- Repair work completed on the same day it was started
- Where
- Ashram Road, Ahmedabad
- Why
- Defects were found in the finger type expansion joint, leading to loose bolts and opening of joints
- Location
- Ashram Road, Ahmedabad
- Issue
- Defects in finger type expansion joint
- Repair Work
- Replacement of loose bolts, repair using epoxy and micro concrete
- Contractor
- Ranjeet Buildcon Limited
- Cost of Flyover
- Rs 65.51 crore
- Inspection Report
- Private firm reported 'good condition' five months ago
- Opposition Demand
- Action against companies that inspected the bridge