Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has unveiled the proposed design for the redevelopment of Subhash Bridge over the Sabarmati River, with visual renderings showing how the bridge corridor will look after reconstruction and expansion.

The project involves restoration of the existing Subhash Bridge along with the construction of new two-lane bridges on both sides, aimed at improving structural safety and addressing the city’s growing traffic demand. The entire project is estimated to cost around ₹250 crore and will be implemented in two phases under the EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) model.

Bridge closed after structural damage

Subhash Bridge, which connects Ranip and Shahibaug, has served as an important traffic link in the city since 1973. However, after operating for over five decades, cracks were noticed in the bridge deck and settlement was observed in the superstructure on December 4, 2025. Following this, the civic body closed the bridge to traffic as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety.

Detailed technical inspections were subsequently carried out by empanelled consultants along with experts from IIT Roorkee and SVNIT Surat. Based on their findings, it was determined that the existing superstructure would need to be dismantled and rebuilt.

Phase 1: Restoration of the existing bridge

In the first phase of the project, the current superstructure will be completely removed and replaced with a new structure featuring 38-metre spans using steel composite girders.

The existing piers will be strengthened using micro-concrete jacketing, ensuring that the foundations can safely support the new structure.

Phase 2: New bridges on both sides

In the second phase, two additional bridges with two lanes each will be constructed on either side of the existing bridge, effectively creating a wider multi-bridge corridor across the Sabarmati.

These new bridges will involve complete fresh construction from foundation to superstructure, significantly increasing the carrying capacity of the crossing.

The project has been designed keeping in mind long-term structural stability, increasing traffic demand, and future urban growth. Instead of merely repairing the damaged bridge, the civic body opted for a comprehensive redevelopment that expands capacity. DeshGujarat