Subhash Bridge

Subhash Bridge
The bridge from Sabarmati Riverfront
Coordinates	23°04′N72°35′E / 23.06°N 72.59°E / 23.06; 72.59
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 (2025-12-04)
Location
Interactive map of Subhash Bridge

Subhash Bridge is a bridge over the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad, built in 1973. ^[1]

History

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

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

• Keshavnagar

Accessibility

• 7 km from City Railway Station.
• About 16 km from Airport.

• Ashram Road and Dr. Chinubhai Patel Road are major connecting roads here.

References

1. Patel, Lakshmi (12 September 2019). "After 50 years, bridges to undergo major repairs". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
2. "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.
3. "Inspections on, Subhash Bridge closed till Dec 25". The Times of India. 10 December 2025. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 14 December 2025.