Ahmedabad road closure due to Muharram: Know alternate routes, traffic diversions and timings

Motorists travelling through Ahmedabad on Friday have been advised to plan their journey in advance, as several key roads in the city's eastern and old city areas will remain closed due to the Muharram Tazia procession. The Ahmedabad Traffic Police have also announced alternate routes to minimise inconvenience and will deploy additional personnel to maintain law and order.

According to the traffic advisory, roads along the Tazia procession route will be closed to vehicular traffic from 2 pm onwards on Friday.

Roads that will remain closed

The following routes will remain closed for traffic:

Delhi Chakla to Mirzapur and Dhal ni Pol

Shahpur Darwaza to Mirzapur Chowk

Jamalpur Darwaza to Khamasa

Raikhad to Khamasa

Sarangpur Circle to Astodia Darwaza and onwards to Khamasa

Nehru Bridge to Rupali Cinema

Kama Hotel to Khanpur Darwaza

Rakhial Crossroads to Char Toda Kabristan via Saraspur ITI

Victoria Garden to Italian Bakery

Raikhad to Mother Teresa Chowk

Municipal Kotha to Danapith Crossroads

Khamasa Chowki to Parsi Agiyari

District Panchayat to Bhadra

Vijli Ghar Crossroads to Bhadra

Relief Road Crossroads to Khas Bazar

Pankore Naka to Bhadra

Additionally, the Riverfront East Road near Nehru Bridge and Ellis Bridge will be declared a No Vehicle Zone, as Tazias will be immersed in the Sabarmati River at these locations.

Alternate routes for commuters

To ease traffic congestion, the police have suggested the following alternate routes:

Vehicles arriving from North Gujarat and Saurashtra should use Ashram Road, Paldi Crossroads, Jamalpur Overbridge, and proceed towards the ST Bus Station or Kankaria via Bhulabhai Crossroads.

Commuters travelling to or from Kalupur Railway Station should use the Delhi Darwaza and Prem Darwaza routes.

Vehicles from Gomtipur can travel via Khokhra Bridge and Sardar Bridge.

The Dadhichi Bridge, Sardar Bridge, and Ambedkar Bridge will remain open and continue to connect the eastern and western parts of the city.

Airport passengers advised to leave early

Traffic police have warned that heavy congestion is expected on Ashram Road because of the diversions. Passengers travelling to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport are advised to leave one to two hours earlier than usual to avoid delays and ensure they reach the airport on time.