Ahmedabad: Shree Ganesh Construction has emerged as the lowest (L1) bidder for the demolition of the Hatkeshwar flyover located in the eastern part of the city. The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) had issued a ₹9.31 crore tender for the project in May 2025 after five prior attempts failed to draw successful bids. The technical bids were opened last month, with four companies participating, including Matte and Associates, Edifice Engineering, Shree Ganesh Construction, and Prem Constructio...Read More

Ahmedabad: After several attempts over the past few months, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is finally set to demolish the controversial Hatkeshwar flyover, following the submission of bids by four companies in response to a short-term tender worth ₹9.3 crore issued last week. It is learned that a final decision is expected soon, after the proposal is reviewed by the Roads and Buildings Committee and the Standing Committee for necessary approvals. Built between 2015 and 2017 at a co...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Hatkeshwar flyover, which was built in 2017 at a cost of Rs 37 crore and was shut down in 2022 after it was found to be unsafe, will now be demolished at an estimated cost of Rs 9.31 crore. After over three years and multiple tenders for the demolition and reconstruction of the bridge, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has finally issued a new demolition tender, opting to dismantle the structure from the pile cap bottom level. The project faced prolonged delays due to int...Read More

Vadnagar: Hatkeshwar mandir in Vadnagar has become 7th place in Gujarat to have light & sound show. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today inaugurated the light and sound show, golden top and Yagnashala in Vadnagar. Presently, the light and sound shows are available in Gujarat at Somnath Mandir, Ambaji Gabbar, Modhera, Shamlaji, Dhordo Tent City and Statue of Unity. Hatkeshwar Mandir has become 7th such place now. The light and sound show at Hatkeshwar Mandir is set up by Tour...Read More

Banaskantha: Another scam involving Ajay Engi-Infrastructure Private Limited (AEIPL), the company responsible for the infamous Hatkeshwar Flyover in Ahmedabad, has come to light. The railway bridge built by the company over the Banas River in Banaskantha is in a decrepit condition. An investigation by the Vigilance Department of Western Railways has revealed that the company altered the bridge's design and used substandard materials, including steel and cement concrete. Additionally, the beams a...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Standing Committee of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation met on Thursday to discuss several issues, one of which was the demolition of the Hatkeshwar bridge. After the meeting, AMC Standing Committee Chairman Devang Dani informed the media that a contractor has finally placed a bid for the demolition and reconstruction of the Hatkeshwar flyover after three failed attempts. The bidding process is expected to be finalized within 15 days. DeshGujaratRead More

Ahmedabad: The controversial Hatkeshwar Bridge in the city is now set to be fully dismantled and rebuilt from scratch. The civic body has issued a tender inviting contractors for the design and construction of the bridge. Earlier, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) had issued a tender of Rs. 24.87 crore for dismantling and retrofitting the 8 span-slabs of the flyover. However, after no companies applied for the tender, the AMC has now issued a new tender for the complete dismantling and ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has once again decided to issue a tender of Rs. 24.87 for dismantling and retrofitting the 8 span-slabs of the controversial Hatkeshwar flyover. The new tender includes a provision for a 10-year defect liability (warranty) after the completion of the bridge. The tender specifies a completion time of 18 months for the project. Earlier, the civic body had issued a tender, but as no company applied for it, a new tender has been issued. Hatkes...Read More

Ahmedabad: The primary education department has canceled the recognition of four private schools, two each in Geratpur and Hatkeshwar areas in the city. The schools whose accreditation has been canceled are Shraddha International English School and Bhagwati Balmandir and Primary School in Geratpur. The cancellation of recognition will be effective from June 2024. Meanwhile, in Hatkeshwar areas, the recognition of Nutan School (English & Gujarati Medium) and Mitul Primary School is cancele...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will release a tender for the demolition of the controversial Hatkeshwar flyover within the next five days, Municipal Commissioner M Thennarasan announced on Friday. In April, a three-member expert panel had recommended the removal of the poorly constructed bridge. However, the reports were awaited on whether only the slabs of the bridge should be removed or even the pillars.  After the reports suggested that even pillars are built in substa...Read More