Last week, as India celebrated 75 years of independence, Ahmedabad’s iconic Sabarmati Riverfront celebrated a decade. Another attraction has been added to pique the interest of tourists and visitors: a footbridge connecting Ellis Bridge and Sardar Bridge.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate this 300-meter bridge that connects the east and west sides of the Sabarmati Riverfront on August 27.
Connectivity of the bridge
This bridge will provide connectivity to multi-level car parking and various public development on East and West Bank from the plaza between the Flower Park and Event Ground at West Bank to the proposed art/cultural/ exhibition centre on the East Bank.
The bridge, which is unique in its design – both technically and visually – will also improve the riverfront’s and the city’s status.
Modi will also inaugurate Smriti van
During his two-day visit to Gujarat, PM Modi will also inaugurate Smriti Van in Bhuj, which celebrates the spirit of resilience shown by people following the 2001 earthquake.
The state-of-the-art Smriti Van Earthquake Museum is segregated in seven blocks based on seven themes — rebirth, rediscover, restore, rebuild, rethink, relive and renew — it said. Modi will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth around Rs 4,400 crore in Bhuj.
