Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram Redevelopment: 500-Meter Road Closed to Traffic from November 9, Alternative Route via Ranip D-Mart
The central and Gujarat governments have decided to redevelop the Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram. As part of this initiative, a 500-meter road near the ashram will be permanently closed to vehicular traffic. Starting tomorrow, November 9, the road from Subhash Bridge Collector’s Office to Gandhi Ashram will no longer be accessible for vehicles. The Police Commissioner has issued an official notification regarding this closure.
To travel from Subhash Bridge towards Vadaj, commuters will now need to use the Prabodh Rawal Bridge, taking the road in front of Ranip D-Mart, which leads towards Gandhi Ashram via Cargo Motors.
Permanent Closure of 500-Meter Road Near Gandhi Ashram
The in-charge Police Commissioner has issued an official notification to permanently close a 500-meter stretch of road near Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram. The route from Subhash Bridge Collector’s Office to Gandhi Ashram is now closed to vehicular traffic, with access cut off at Cargo Motors for those coming from Vadaj.
Commuters from Vadaj can reach Subhash Bridge by taking the road near Ranip D-Mart. For travel from Subhash Bridge towards Vadaj, drivers can go through the RTO Circle, using Prabodh Rawal Bridge and the road opposite Ranip D-Mart, then continue via Cargo Motors and Parikshitlal Bridge. Additionally, commuters can use the Ramdevpir Tekrawala Road from Ranip D-Mart’s three-way intersection to reach Vadaj.
Potential Traffic Issues Due to Road Closure Near Gandhi Ashram
As part of the Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram redevelopment project, the road leading to the ashram has been permanently closed to vehicular traffic. This is expected to increase traffic on the route from Subhash Bridge RTO Circle towards Prabodh Rawal Bridge. Roadwork near Prabodh Rawal Bridge is still incomplete, and only the bridge area has been widened so far, potentially leading to traffic congestion.
Additionally, bridge construction is underway on Palak T Road towards Vadaj, which may further add to the traffic buildup in the area.
New Parking Facility Near Khet Vikas Parishad for Ashram Visitors
A new parking area has been created near Khet Vikas Parishad for visitors coming from Vadaj, and a separate parking facility has been established near Magan Niwas for those coming from Subhash Bridge. This allows visitors to park their vehicles and then proceed to visit the Ashram. Traffic signage has also been installed due to the closure of roads on both sides.
The road from Subhash Bridge towards Gandhi Ashram, up to Hotel Ashray, has been kept open for local residents of Ghanshyam Nagar, Reserve Bank Quarters, and the society near Batresi Bhavan, allowing them to move freely.
