Rajkot: Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat Harsh Sanghavi is going to inaugurate the newly reconstructed Jamnagar Road overbridge, popularly known as the Sandhiya Bridge, later today.

The overbridge, developed by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation at a cost of Rs 74.32 crore, will be formally inaugurated at around 10 am. The administration has completed all preparations for what is being described as a landmark moment for the city.

The new project replaces a 48-year-old two-lane bridge that had become dangerously dilapidated. The 602-meter-long and 16.4-meter-wide flyover has a total of 21 spans, including a 36-meter central span. Two RCC box culverts have also been integrated into the structure for stormwater management.

Ahead of the inauguration, the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) organized a special “Happy Street” event on Friday night to allow residents to experience the bridge before its official opening. The event began at 9 pm near Airport Garden and the Sandhiya Bridge, which was beautifully illuminated with decorative lighting.

Thousands of residents gathered to enjoy the festive atmosphere, turning the newly built bridge into a vibrant public space filled with excitement and celebration.

Once operational, the bridge is expected to provide long-term relief from traffic congestion on Jamnagar Road.

Meanwhile, the inauguration program is also expected to highlight environmental awareness and fuel conservation. It is learned that Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi is likely to travel from Hirasar Airport to the venue in an electric vehicle, in line with the prime minister’s call for fuel conservation and sustainable practices.

As part of the initiative, Mayor Dr. Nehal Shukla has reportedly encouraged municipal corporators to avoid using private vehicles. All corporators are expected to gather at the Central Zone Office at 9 am and travel together to the venue in three electric buses.

The illuminated Sandhiya Bridge has already emerged as a symbol of Rajkot’s modern infrastructure development. Its opening is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion on Jamnagar Road while helping thousands of commuters save both time and fuel. DeshGujarat