Traffic Restrictions, Diversions Announced on Chimanbhai Patel Bridge for Ahmedabad Metro Work

Ahmedabad: The Chimanbhai Patel Bridge in Ahmedabad will remain closed to vehicular traffic for five hours on two consecutive nights, November 3 and 4, due to structural strengthening and railing work being undertaken as part of the Ahmedabad Metro project. The Ahmedabad City Traffic Police have announced traffic diversions and designated alternative routes for light and heavy vehicles.

The bridge will be closed from midnight to 5 am on November 3 and again from midnight to 5 am on November 4, 2026. Motorists are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and use the designated alternative routes during the closure periods.

According to the traffic diversion plan, alternative routes have been designated for light vehicles, including two-wheelers, three-wheelers and four-wheelers, covering areas such as Sabarmati, Vadaj, Gandhi Ashram, Gayatri Mandir, Chandkheda and Ranip. Separate alternative routes have also been specified for heavy vehicles.

The traffic police have urged motorists to follow traffic regulations and comply with the instructions of traffic personnel during the diversions to ensure smooth traffic movement and facilitate the timely completion of the construction work. DeshGujarat