Ellis Bridge
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The Ellis Bridge is a major landmark structure in the city of Ahmedabad
, as well as an artery of public transport across the river Sabarmati. Constructed in 1870, the original bridge constructed by British engineers had a wooden structure, which was replaced by steel in 1882. The original bridge was narrow and not suited for heavy motorized traffic. Modern extensions have been constructed on either side of the original bridge to support heavy traffic, and the original bridge is preserved as a landmark. The bridge has been renamed as Swami Vivekananda bridge but is still known to people by its old name.
Area called Ellis Bridge(PIN Code - 380 006) Located along the sides of Sabarmati river, it is first and oldest outskirt area of new Ahmedabad (outside walled old city) and an amalgam of residential settlements, hospitals, and educational institutions. Famous V.S. Hospital (Vadilal Sarabhai) set here. Among the educational institutes, Gujarat College, Gujarat Institute of civil Engineers and Architects and Law College are most prestigious colleges here. A large number of schools are also situated here along the sides of Sabarmati river. There is wide range of accommodation to take care of you during your stay. Choose your ideal accommodation from The Westend, Radisson Hotel, Inder Residency, Hotel Shalin Suites, Hotel Nalanda, Hotel Chicago, Paying Guests and Service Apartments. Visitors must take out time to explore local attractions like Law Garden and L. D. Institute of Indology.
MJ Library located at Ellisbridge in Ahemdabad is distinctively renowned for its vast collections of books on different topics of human interest. It has in stock a wide variety of publication material...
This place is also famous for abiding famous Law garden within its vicinity. Ellis Bridge Gymkhana and Oriental Club are finest recreational clubs here. Nehru as well as Ellis Bridge connect this place to other parts of Ahmedabad.
(AMC) has opined that more than 125-year-old Ellisbridge be pulled down in order to bring it back to its old glory. When rebuilt, the plan is to run the BRTS
bus on it as an exclusive corridor that would look just like the original when the steel arches are placed back.
The pollution in the Sabarmati River has corroded the steel piers (pillars) of the bridge over time weakening the very foundation of the bridge.
A consultant was appointed for the purpose who was studying whether strengthening of the piers and the 23-odd steel segments can improve the load-bearing capacity of the bridge. The consultant advised that pulling down the bridge and building a new one would be cheaper than merely strengthening the old bridge, which would not last long.
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad also known as Karnavati is the largest city in Gujarat, India. It is the former capital of Gujarat and is also the judicial capital of Gujarat as the Gujarat High Court has its seat in Ahmedabad...
, as well as an artery of public transport across the river Sabarmati. Constructed in 1870, the original bridge constructed by British engineers had a wooden structure, which was replaced by steel in 1882. The original bridge was narrow and not suited for heavy motorized traffic. Modern extensions have been constructed on either side of the original bridge to support heavy traffic, and the original bridge is preserved as a landmark. The bridge has been renamed as Swami Vivekananda bridge but is still known to people by its old name.
Area called Ellis Bridge(PIN Code - 380 006) Located along the sides of Sabarmati river, it is first and oldest outskirt area of new Ahmedabad (outside walled old city) and an amalgam of residential settlements, hospitals, and educational institutions. Famous V.S. Hospital (Vadilal Sarabhai) set here. Among the educational institutes, Gujarat College, Gujarat Institute of civil Engineers and Architects and Law College are most prestigious colleges here. A large number of schools are also situated here along the sides of Sabarmati river. There is wide range of accommodation to take care of you during your stay. Choose your ideal accommodation from The Westend, Radisson Hotel, Inder Residency, Hotel Shalin Suites, Hotel Nalanda, Hotel Chicago, Paying Guests and Service Apartments. Visitors must take out time to explore local attractions like Law Garden and L. D. Institute of Indology.
MJ Library located at Ellisbridge in Ahemdabad is distinctively renowned for its vast collections of books on different topics of human interest. It has in stock a wide variety of publication material...
This place is also famous for abiding famous Law garden within its vicinity. Ellis Bridge Gymkhana and Oriental Club are finest recreational clubs here. Nehru as well as Ellis Bridge connect this place to other parts of Ahmedabad.
Reconstruction
After considerable deliberations, the engineering division of Ahmedabad Municipal CorporationAhmedabad Municipal Corporation
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation or the AMC, established in July 1950 under the Bombay Provincial Corporation Act, 1949, is responsible for the civic infrastructure and administration of the city of Ahmedabad.-Vision:...
(AMC) has opined that more than 125-year-old Ellisbridge be pulled down in order to bring it back to its old glory. When rebuilt, the plan is to run the BRTS
Ahmedabad BRTS
Ahmedabad BRTS is a highly ambitious rapid transport system developed by Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board for the city of Ahmedabad, recognizing that no single mode would cater to the mobility needs of the city and that ‘Bus’ forms the most critical segment of the public transport system...
bus on it as an exclusive corridor that would look just like the original when the steel arches are placed back.
The pollution in the Sabarmati River has corroded the steel piers (pillars) of the bridge over time weakening the very foundation of the bridge.
A consultant was appointed for the purpose who was studying whether strengthening of the piers and the 23-odd steel segments can improve the load-bearing capacity of the bridge. The consultant advised that pulling down the bridge and building a new one would be cheaper than merely strengthening the old bridge, which would not last long.