Subhash Bridge
Subhash Bridge | |
|---|---|
 The bridge from Sabarmati Riverfront | |
| Coordinates | 23°04′N 72°35′E / 23.06°N 72.59°E |
| Carries | vehicles, pedestrians |
| Crosses | Sabarmati river |
| Locale | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Named for | Subhash Chandra Bose |
| Preceded by | Indira Bridge |
| Followed by | Maharshi Dadhichi Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Beam bridge |
| Material | Concrete, steel |
| Total length | 453.7 m (1,489 ft) |
| Width | 12.8 m (42 ft) |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1973 |
| Closed | 4 December 2025 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Subhash Bridge | |
Subhash Bridge is a bridge over the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad, built in 1973.[1]
History
[edit]The bridge was built in 1973. It is 453.7 metres (1,489 ft) long and 12.8 metres (42 ft) wide.[2][1]
In August 2019, Subhash bridge went under major repairs after 50 years and hence, was made to close it till eight Sundays.[1] The bridge was closed on 4 December 2025 for inspection and repairs following a crack was observed in a span above the pillar No. 9.[3][2]
Subhash Bridge Area
[edit]The neighborhoods near the bridge are named after the bridge itself. It is an important area in Ahmedabad for its association with Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi Ashram is 1.5 km from Subhash Bridge. Gandhi Ashram Shopping area is a storehouse of Khadi. Subhash Bridge stands as a residential area of Ahmedabad with more than 80 residential societies spread across this place. It has been separated from rest of the city by a railway line on the west and Sabarmati river on its eastern side.
Locale
[edit]- Keshavnagar
Accessibility
[edit]- 7 km from City Railway Station.
- About 16 km from Airport.
- Ashram Road and Dr. Chinubhai Patel Road are major connecting roads here.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Patel, Lakshmi (12 September 2019). "After 50 years, bridges to undergo major repairs". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ a b "With crack in upper slab, Subhash Bridge may stay shut for 6 months". The Times of India. 6 December 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "Inspections on, Subhash Bridge closed till Dec 25". The Times of India. 10 December 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
