Ahmedabad: Manek Chowk, a well-known night food market and major attraction, will remain closed for about a month as the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation undertakes maintenance and rehabilitation work. The decision follows complaints about waterline and drainage overflows in the area.

The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has initiated plans to lay a new drainage line in Manek Chowk, located in the old city area. This project will require the temporary closure of the popular Manek Chowk night food court for at least a month, according to an announcement by the standing committee.

Last year, the standing committee approved three projects worth ₹151.14 crore to replace water and sewer lines in Jamalpur, Shahpur, and Shahibaug, with the initiative now extending to Khadia. Several wards in the old city struggle with sewer backups due to rodent-damaged pipelines. The new plan involves using double-wall corrugated pipelines to provide a long-term solution. Civic officials have assured that this will effectively address the issue, with the redevelopment of the Manek Chowk food court set to begin after the drainage work is completed. DeshGujarat