Traffic Restrictions Announced in Ahmedabad for Local Poll Counting Day

Ahmedabad: The City Police Commissioner, G.S. Malik, has issued a traffic notification imposing restrictions and diversions across key areas of the city on April 28, 2026, in view of vote counting for the Local Self-Government Elections, 2026.

The order has been issued under relevant provisions of the Gujarat Police Act, 1951, and the Gujarat Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, to ensure smooth traffic flow, maintain law and order, and regulate parking during the counting process.

Vote counting will take place at two major locations in the city:

• L.D. Engineering College, near Gujarat University in Navrangpura
• Gujarat College Campus in Ellisbridge

Authorities expect large public gatherings at both venues, prompting strict traffic management measures.

Road Closures and Diversions

1. Navrangpura (L.D. Engineering College Area)

The stretch from L.D. Engineering College main gate to Dadasaheb Pagla Crossroads will remain completely closed to all vehicular movement.

Alternative Routes:

• From Dadasaheb Pagla Crossroads via A.G. Chowki, S.V. Desai Marg, St. Xavier’s College Road, Surajmal Zaveri Marg, and Passport Office T-point towards Panjrapole.
• From Dadasaheb Pagla via Vijay Crossroads, turning left, then right from Helmet Crossroads, under the Andhjan Mandal overbridge, and onward to Panjrapole Crossroads.

2. Ellisbridge (Gujarat College Area)

The road from Inder Residency T-point to Gujarat College, up to Kavi Nanalal Overbridge, will remain closed to traffic.

Alternative Routes:

• Via Town Hall Crossroads → Inder Residency T-point → Kalgi Crossroads.
• From Nagari Hospital Crossroads, turn right under Kavi Nanalal Overbridge towards CNI Church Circle.
• From CNI Church Circle via the mid-section of Kavi Nanalal Overbridge towards Ellisbridge.

Exemptions

The restrictions will not apply to vehicles associated with election duties, government vehicles on official work, fire brigade services, ambulances, and vehicles responding to emergencies.

The Ahmedabad Police have urged citizens to plan their travel in advance and cooperate with authorities to avoid inconvenience during the vote counting process. DeshGujarat