After heavy weekend rain in 2025, footpaths on this Sabarmati bridge split completely on the Sabarmati-side incline and fractured badly near the curve by the under-construction Bullet Train station, with concrete slabs visibly pushed outward at both spots. AMC had already flagged the need for repairs and expansion-joint replacement in a pre-monsoon inspection but postponed the fix, citing heavy daily traffic and ongoing secondary-wing construction.
On record
The official record states: "AMC Bridge Project Department engineer Jignesh Shah attributed the visible damage to "temperature variations affecting the expansion joints" and said a detailed inspection would check for "any underlying technical flaw in the main span structure.""
Filed as "Under repeat repair" and dated to Existing bridge; damage reported 2025, 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 plaque was unveiled on schedule. Nothing else was.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews
“Went looking for the bridge and found the barricades first. A must-see if you appreciate a strong beginning.”
“Turned up expecting very little and was still surprised. It has more committees than it has purpose.”
“Followed the signboards until they ran out. The signboard remains the most finished part.”
