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The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has safely demolished five additional spans of the old Subhash Bridge as part of its bridge reconstruction project. The controlled demolition marks another milestone in replacing the ageing structure with a wider and more modern bridge. Authorities implemented traffic diversions and safety measures during the operation to minimise public inconvenience. The project is expected to improve connectivity across the Sabarmati River and enhance traffic capacity between eastern and western parts of Ahmedabad.
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has completed the controlled demolition of five more spans of the old Subhash Bridge, advancing the ongoing project to replace the ageing bridge with a modern structure. The demolition was carried out under strict safety protocols and forms part of the phased reconstruction of one of the city's important transport links.
The operation was conducted using controlled engineering methods, with officials implementing traffic diversions, safety barricades and restricted access around the site to ensure public safety. Civic authorities reported that the demolition was completed without any major incidents, allowing the project to proceed according to the planned schedule.
Subhash Bridge is a key crossing over the Sabarmati River, connecting eastern and western Ahmedabad. Due to its age and increasing traffic load, the existing structure is being replaced with a wider bridge designed to accommodate higher traffic volumes and improve commuter movement across the city.
The reconstruction project has been planned in phases to minimise disruption to traffic while ensuring that demolition and construction activities are carried out safely. Earlier phases involved dismantling selected portions of the bridge, and the latest operation has further reduced the remaining structure to make way for new construction.
Officials said advanced machinery and technical supervision were deployed throughout the demolition process. Dust control measures, debris management and continuous monitoring were undertaken to minimise the environmental impact and maintain safety standards during the operation.
The new bridge is expected to feature increased carriageway capacity, improved pedestrian facilities and upgraded structural design to meet current engineering and traffic requirements. Once completed, it is expected to reduce congestion on one of Ahmedabad's busiest river crossings and improve connectivity between major residential, commercial and institutional areas.
The project forms part of Ahmedabad's broader infrastructure development programme, which includes upgrading ageing bridges, expanding road capacity and improving urban mobility. With traffic volumes continuing to rise across the city, replacing older transport infrastructure has become an important priority for civic authorities.
Officials stated that demolition of the remaining sections will continue in phases before full-scale construction of the new bridge progresses. Traffic management plans will remain in place throughout the project to minimise inconvenience to commuters while ensuring safe movement around the construction site.
Upon completion, the new Subhash Bridge is expected to provide a more efficient and durable transport corridor across the Sabarmati River, supporting Ahmedabad's growing mobility requirements and strengthening the city's road infrastructure network.
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