PM Narendra Modi inaugurated this 300-metre pedestrian bridge over the Sabarmati as a flagship riverfront showpiece featuring a lit glass floor section. About seven months later, in April 2023, one of the toughened-glass panels developed internal cracks — reported as having "shattered internally" — forcing officials to cordon off the spot even as the bridge stayed open to pedestrians.
On record
The official record states: "Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation officials said they were probing whether the crack came from "compromise in the quality of glass" or the glass being unable to "withstand either the temperature or impact shocks," while insisting the toughened, laminated glass remained structurally sound."
Filed as "Still standing (barely)" and dated to Inaugurated August 27, 2022, this entry sits under the "Not specified" line of the public accounts.
What to expect
- A structure best photographed from a respectful distance.
- Warning boards whose advice was, at some point, overtaken by events.
- A view of the water that residents did not ask to have this closely.
- Contractor signage, still standing, credit unclear.
Sourcing
1 public source — news reports, RTI replies and civic archives — corroborate this entry. The citation trail is listed below for anyone who would like to follow up with the department concerned.
“The site has more committees than workers.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews
“Stopped by on the way to the airport with twenty minutes to spare. Five stars, purely for the honesty.”
“Asked a local for directions and got a knowing laugh instead. Nothing quite prepares you for seeing it in person.”
“Detoured here after reading the file number online. It explains a lot about the Ahmedabad budget, quietly.”
