Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) today announced a comprehensive plan for the restoration of Subhash Bridge over the Sabarmati River, along with the construction of new 2-lane bridges on both sides of the existing bridge. The project has been designed keeping in mind the structural safety of the existing bridge, future traffic demand, and long-term usability, and will be implemented in two phases, the civic body said. Subhash Bridge is a vital link connecting the Ranip and Sha...Read More

Anand: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved the construction of a new bridge over the Sabarmati river at Rinjha village in Tarapur taluka of Anand district at an estimated cost of ₹110 crore, providing a permanent solution to a long-standing problem faced by residents of the region, an official statement said. The decision follows representations made by residents of Rinjha, Nabhoi, Pachegam and Dugari villages, who highlighted that changes in the flow of the Sabarmati river often cut ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced the temporary closure of Subhash Bridge over the Sabarmati River for five days starting December 4, 2025, to carry out a detailed structural inspection. According to the Bridge Project Department of AMC’s West Zone, the inspection revealed certain damages, prompting authorities to shut the bridge to ensure public safety. During this period, all traffic will be diverted to the nearby Dadhichi Bridge as an alternative route. AMC ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Sabarmati Riverfront is set to host a spectacular visual treat from December 7 to 9, when around 80 artistically crafted boats showcasing the virtues and life of Pramukh Swami Maharaj will float steadily between Sardar Bridge and Vivekanand Bridge. The themed flotilla will be visible throughout the day from both the Riverfront promenades and the Atal Bridge, and will illuminate the river with a glowing display after sunset. Lakhs of visitors are expected to witness the attraction ...Read More

Kheda: A helicopter of the Indian Air Force rescued three individuals from the swollen Sabarmati River in Kheda district this evening. According to officials, three people were reported stranded in the river near Kodariyapura, close to Dharoda village, earlier in the day. The stranded individuals were identified as Dhanjibhai Ramabhai Devipujak (55) of Dharoda, Mangabhai Khodabhai Thakor (50) of Kodariya, and Puriben Mangabhai Thakor (48) of Kodariya. The information was conveyed to the authori...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Sabarmati river has been witnessing heavy inflow of water, with over 1 lakh cusecs released between 12 noon and 6 pm on Monday. Due to this, the river passing through Ahmedabad city is set to carry a higher volume of water. To match the inflow, gates of the Vasna Barrage have been open for the past two days, releasing over 30,000 cusecs as of 11 pm today. As a result, the district administration has issued an alert for downstream areas. As per the notice by the Mamlatdar (Disaste...Read More

Ahmedabad: A 36-meter-tall bridge, equivalent to a 12-storey building (approx. 118 feet), is currently under construction over the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad as part of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. Spanning 480 meters, the bridge is adjacent to the Western Railway’s Ahmedabad–Delhi main line, which is about 14.8 meters tall. Once completed, the bridge will not only stand as a symbol of modern connectivity but also exemplify harmony between high-speed infrastructure and the...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd. (SRFDCL) today announced that over 945 tons of waste were removed from the Sabarmati River flowing through Ahmedabad in a massive cleanup drive. The drive, launched on May 15, saw the participation of over 1 lakh people. SRFDCL, in a press note, said that on World Environment Day, and the final day of this mega campaign, today, June 5, 2025, over 5,000 Home Guards, more than 700 Civil Defence personnel, and over 1,000 police perso...Read More

Ahmedabad: After remaining dry and devoid of water for the past few weeks, the Sabarmati River will begin flowing with water again starting tomorrow, June 5th. The river was emptied last month to facilitate pre-monsoon repair work at the Vasna Barrage. During this period, a large-scale cleanliness drive was carried out along the Sabarmati Riverfront, resulting in the removal of thousands of tons of gravel and garbage from the riverfront. Now that the repair work and the cleaning drive are sche...Read More