Vishwamitri Bridge Vadodara closed till June 16 for bullet train girder work

Vadodara: The Vishwamitri Railway overbridge in the city has been closed for commuters until the completion of girder work for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project. Vadodara’s Police Commissioner issued a notification stating that the bridge closure will be in effect from 1 a.m. on June 6th to 11 p.m. on June 16th or until the girder work concludes.

The construction, managed by L&T for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project by NHSRCL (National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited), focuses on the girder segment of the Vishwamitri Railway overbridge. In adherence to safety protocols, transportation across the bridge will be halted until June 16th or until the girder work is completed.

The Vadodara Police Commissioner provided details about the closure and information about alternative routes for commuters. The route from Lalbaug Bridge to the Vishwamitri overbridge until Mujmahuda Circle will be closed. The alternative route includes Lalbaug Bridge to Rajmahal Gate, turning left from Maharani Nursing Home crossroad to Akota Dandiya Bajar Bridge, turning left to Mujmahuda Circle from Akota Bridge crossroads, Aksharchowk Circle, Kalali Bridge, turning left from Jupiter crossroad, Tulsidham crossroads, and the Shreyas School three-way junction.

Additionally, access to the Vishwamitri Overbridge from the Avdhut crossing is prohibited. Drivers are advised to take alternative routes, such as entering from the Avdhut crossing, turning right from the Manjalpur MuktiDham crossroad, turning left from Suncity Circle, and proceeding via Darbar Chokdi. DeshGujarat