The reopening of the Gambiriya Bridge connecting Mujpur in Padra to Anklav has made transportation easier in the area. With the bridge operational, bikers have received significant relief, and thousands are using it daily.
According to a traffic census conducted by the Roads and Buildings Department, a total of 14,551 two-wheelers crossed the bridge within 24 hours. Of these, 7,252 bikes traveled from Vadodara to Anand, while 7,299 bikes came from Anand to Vadodara. Peak hours for bikers were recorded from 7 AM to 10 AM and from 5 PM to 6:30 PM.
In terms of pedestrians, 1,182 people were seen crossing the bridge from Vadodara to Anand and 1,305 from Anand to Vadodara during the same period, with the busiest time for pedestrian traffic being from 9 AM to 11 AM. It is noteworthy that after a part of the bridge collapsed, the Roads and Buildings Department took swift action to connect the broken section with an iron structure, reopening it for two-wheelers and pedestrians. This work was supported by Vishwakarma Engineering.
Deputy Executive Engineer Akshay Joshi stated that the bridge was opened only after all necessary procedures, including load testing, were completed. For safety, barricading has been installed at both ends of the bridge, CCTV monitoring is in place, and police, home guard, and security staff have been deployed. Additionally, crash barriers, road safety signboards, and spring posts for lane division have been installed on the bridge.
As per the collector's directives, only two-wheelers are allowed on this route. The Roads and Buildings Department has appealed to all vehicle drivers to adhere to the speed limit set for the bridge to ensure safety.
