Commuters in Ahmedabad can now expect smoother travel along the SG Highway, with the 4.03-km overbridge connecting Karnavati to Sarkhej-Sanand Chowkdi opened to the public. The bridge was inaugurated by the Union Home Minister and is expected to significantly ease traffic movement for people travelling to and from Gandhinagar.
The new corridor is designed to reduce congestion at some of the busiest junctions along the stretch. Vehicles travelling from Karnavati towards Sarkhej-Sanand Chowkdi can access the bridge through the ISKCON Bridge after the completion of the Pakwan Bridge. Three exit ramps have been provided at Karnavati, Honest Cross Road in Prahladnagar and YMCA.
For motorists travelling in the opposite direction, from Sarkhej-Sanand Chowkdi towards Karnavati, entry ramps have been constructed near YMCA Cross Road, Honest Cross Road in Prahladnagar and Karnavati. The arrangement is expected to reduce the need for vehicles to wait at the YMCA, Prahladnagar and Karnavati Club junctions, improving traffic flow along the route.
One of the key features of the corridor is its inverted-T design. The elevated structure stands on single pillars, leaving the roads beneath it open and relatively unobstructed on both sides. This design is intended to ensure better use of the available road space while allowing traffic to move below the bridge.
With an estimated 1.5 lakh to 2 lakh motorists using this stretch every day, the opening of the overbridge is expected to provide considerable relief from congestion and improve connectivity across this important part of Ahmedabad.