"Damage Control Over Public Danger: AMC Cares More About Image Than Makarba Bridge Chaos"

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has taken note of the sustained media scrutiny surrounding the newly opened Makraba railway over bridge, with an official show-cause notice stating that print, electronic and social media have been continuously carrying adverse reports about the bridge's planning and design.

The observation is part of the show-cause notice issued by AMC to DELF India Pvt. Ltd., the design consultant for the Four-Lane Railway Over Bridge replacing Level Crossing No. 24 on the Ahmedabad–Botad broad-gauge line.

AMC says coverage damaged its image

The notice states that since the ROB was opened to public traffic on September 24, 2026, adverse reports about its planning and design have appeared continuously across different media platforms.

AMC further stated that the reports had seriously damaged the image and reputation of the civic body before the public and the authorities.

The reference to media coverage comes amid concerns over traffic movement at the Corporate Road junction after the bridge was opened.

Traffic management measures deployed

According to the notice, the bridge lands in close proximity to the Corporate Road junction, leaving inadequate length for merging, weaving and dispersal of traffic.

AMC said the situation resulted in severe congestion, chaotic movement and vehicular conflict points at the bridge landing, prompting the deployment of Traffic Police personnel and temporary traffic management arrangements such as barricading for a capsule system.

The civic body has sought an explanation from the design consultant over the issues and has also directed it to submit technical documents and proposals for immediate and permanent remedial measures.

The AMC's reference to the media coverage provides an official record of the extent of public and media scrutiny the ROB has faced since its opening.