Subhash Bridge Redevelopment Project Unveiled in Ahmedabad The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has released the proposed design for the redevelopment of Subhash Bridge, which spans the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad. Visual renderings have been shared to showcase the transformed bridge corridor following the reconstruction and expansion efforts. The project, estimated to cost ₹250 crore, will be executed in two phases under the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) model. Subhash Bridge, connecting Ranip and Shahibaug, has been a critical traffic link since its construction in 1973. However, after over five decades of service, structural issues emerged. Cracks were detected in the bridge deck, and settlement was observed in the superstructure on December 4, 2025. As a precaution, the civic body closed the bridge to traffic to ensure public safety. Technical inspections were conducted by empanelled consultants alongside experts from IIT Roorkee and SVNIT Surat. The findings indicated that the existing superstructure required complete dismantling and rebuilding. The project aims to address both structural safety concerns and the city’s growing traffic demands. The first phase of the project involves the removal of the current superstructure and its replacement with a new design featuring 38-metre spans using steel composite girders. The existing piers will be reinforced with micro-concrete jacketing to ensure the foundations can support the new structure. In the second phase, two additional bridges with two lanes each will be constructed on either side of the existing bridge. These new structures will be built from foundation to superstructure, significantly enhancing the carrying capacity of the crossing. The expanded corridor will create a multi-bridge system across the Sabarmati River.#ahmedabad #subhash_bridge #amc #iit_roorkee #svnit_surat
