The construction of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR), India’s first bullet train project, will lead to the partial or complete closure of three major flyovers in Ahmedabad. 

According to a notification from the Ahmedabad City Police, sections of the track need to be assembled on the pillars of these flyovers, for which three flyovers in Ahmedabad will be closed for some days.

Details of closures and alternate routes

Asarwa Bridge

Closure Period: February 22 - March 23 (Completely Closed)

Alternate routes:

Commuters from Delhi Darwaja, Dariyapur Darwaja, and Prem Darwaja can take Idgah Circle and Idgah Bridge (Girdharnagar Bridge), then turn right at Girdharnagar Circle to reach Asarwa crossing.

Vehicles from Saraspur, Gomtinagar, and Bapunagar can use the side road under Asarwa Bridge, head towards Civil Hospital or Girdharnagar Circle, and then proceed towards Delhi Darwaja, Dariyapur Darwaja, or Prem Darwaja.

Vehicles from Civil Hospital can turn right at Girdharnagar Crossroads and take Idgah Bridge.

Cadila Bridge

Closure Period: March 8 - April 4 (Partially Closed)

Alternative route :

The BRTS will have access to side roads.

Only one side of the road, where work is not underway, will remain open for normal traffic.

This closure is expected to increase traffic congestion at Jashoda Nagar Cross Road, as only one side of the road will be open. Additionally, BRTS buses will be operating on this route, further contributing to traffic buildup.

Nathalal Jhagadia Bridge

Closure Period: February 18 - February 28 (Completely Closed)

Alternate Routes:

Vehicles from Khokhara and Hatkeshwar should turn left at Madrasi Mandir AMTS stop, take Railway Colony Crossroads, proceed to Maninagar Railway Crossing, and then towards Kankaria.

Vehicles from LG Hospital and Kankaria should take Jaihind Crossroads, turn left towards Maninagar Railway Crossing, and head towards Anupam Cinema, Jashodanagar, and Khokhara.

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