Amdavadis are about to get a new barrage-cum-bridge by 2027.

After the Atal Bridge, the residents of Ahmedabad will witness the unveiling of a new air-filled rubber barrage.

A six-lane barrage-cum-bridge will be constructed from Sabarmati to Sadar Bazaar at a cost of ₹350 crore. This will be the first of its kind in Gujarat.

Due to this project, the water stored upstream from Achher to Camp Sadar Bazaar will ensure a supply for 10 to 15 days during water scarcity in the city.

Traffic issues to ease

The bridge will connect the roads on both sides from Sabarmati Torrent Power Station (BRTS Road) to Camp Sadar Bazaar (Airport Road).

This will provide direct connectivity between Sabarmati, Chandkheda, and Motera in the west and Hansol and the airport in the east, significantly easing traffic congestion.

The operation and maintenance of the rubber barrage will be based on an automatic control system, which will ensure that the barrage can be deflected without obstructing the flow of the river during floods.

The contract for the rubber-type barrage has been awarded to YOOIL Envirotech Pvt Ltd from South Korea. Rajkamal Builder Infrastructure Pvt Ltd has been tasked with the work related to water storage, road networks, civil works, and street lighting for the city of Ahmedabad.

Features of the barrage-cum-bridge

• Footpaths will be provided on both sides of the bridge, along with full connectivity to the main bridge from all four sides via riverfront roads.
• A footpath with a tensile roofing structure, 3 metres wide, will be constructed beneath the deck of the main bridge.
• The main span of the bridge will feature a 126-metre-long steel arch, with both ends having suspended arch spans of 42 metres. The remaining spans will be made of RCC prestressed girders.
• Theme-based decorative lighting will be installed, and a provision for lock gates for water transportation will be made.

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