Sabarmati Ashram redevelopment: Key stretch on Ashram Road closed for commuters
In a significant move aimed at the redevelopment of Sabarmati Ashram, the 800-meter stretch between Subhash Bridge Circle and Cargo Motors T-junction on Ashram Road will be permanently closed to traffic starting Saturday midnight.
The redevelopment project, jointly led by the Centre and the Government of Gujarat, seeks to restore the historic ashram founded by Mahatma Gandhi, currently divided by this crucial road link.
The Ahmedabad police commissioner issued a notification confirming the closure while outlining alternative routes for commuters. Vehicles will now be redirected via Subhash Bridge Circle, Prabodh Raval Circle, and the Ranip Bus Stop to avoid the restricted section.
However, limited access will be granted to residents and Ashram visitors, ensuring they can still approach the site with specific entry permissions.
In preparation, barricades were placed at both ends of the stretch, and ten traffic police personnel and Sabarmati Ashram’s private security staff were deployed to manage and guide the diverted traffic.
To further aid visitors, two new parking lots — one near the Gaushala and another by Khet Bhavan — have been set up near the ashram to accommodate incoming vehicles.
Local residents and ashram visitors are allowed entry and access to the newly established parking areas. Most traffic will now be diverted to Ranip’s GSRTC crossroads, which connects to the GSRTC bus stop, the Ranip Metro station, and the BRTS stand.
Due to this rerouting, traffic congestion is anticipated, especially during peak hours, as vehicles from Riverfront, Vadaj Circle, and Subhash Bridge will now converge on the GSRTC intersection.
To address the increased load, Ahmedabad Traffic Police have increased their presence at key junctions to maintain a smoother traffic flow.
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