Amit Shah inaugurates Sarkhej-Iskcon flyover in Ahmedabad
The 4.5-km-long elevated flyover was built at a cost of over Rs 450 crore to reduce traffic congestion.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 4.5-km-long Sarkhej-Iskcon elevated flyover in Ahmedabad on November 9. According to Bhaskar English, the bridge was built at a cost of over Rs 450 crore and is expected to be used by more than 2 lakh people every day.
The flyover will allow motorists travelling from Saurashtra to reach Gandhinagar directly by bypassing traffic signals at the YMCA, Prahladnagar, and Karnavati Club junctions. The project aims to significantly reduce traffic congestion on the SG Highway.
Later that day, Shah inaugurated the Knowledge Hub Centre in Jodhpur, an Urban Health Centre in Gota, and rehabilitated houses at Ramapir No Tekro. He also conducted a draw for houses built under a scheme at a plot opposite D-Mart in Ranip and handed keys to beneficiaries.
During his visit, Shah stated that projects worth Rs 1,400 crore had been inaugurated or had foundation stones laid. He noted that residents at Ramapir Tekra have received houses comparable to private flats under a scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
On November 7, Shah held a high-level meeting in Ahmedabad to review law and order and public safety ahead of Diwali. The meeting, attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, covered topics including cybercrime, narcotics control, and the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
According to The News Mill, Shah instructed that strict action be taken to control narcotics to support the goal of a 'drug-free India' by 2029.