The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) has announced traffic diversions as construction begins on new bridges at Bakrol, Hathijan, Ramol, and Panjrapol junctions of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ring Road (SP Ring Road). The construction includes PQC roads and bridges. This work is expected to take 45 days. Alternative routes have been designated, though the timeframe may extend in unavoidable circumstances without further notice.

Once completed, the SP Ring Road will boast 34 flyovers and underpasses, a significant increase from the existing 16, greatly enhancing traffic flow and safety.

This diversion is part of a ₹2,200 crore state-approved project to transform the 76-km SP Ring Road into a six-lane highway, aimed at easing congestion and enhancing connectivity. The upgrade includes rebuilding aging bridges over the Sabarmati River at Bhat and Komod, constructing flyovers, and adding underpasses at key intersections like Aslali and Chiloda.

The project, supported by loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has already seen progress at sites like the Ognej underpass and Sindhu Bhavan junction flyover. Upon completion, the SP Ring Road will feature 34 flyovers and underpasses, up from the current 16, significantly improving traffic flow and safety.

These upgrades promise smoother commutes, reduced travel times, and a more efficient transport network, marking a transformative milestone in Ahmedabad’s infrastructure development.