Ellis Bridge in Ahmedabad History - Swami Vivekananda Bridge Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ellis Bridge is a century old heritage bridge in Ahmedabad Gujarat. Famous Ellis Bridge in Ahmedabad is a route of public transport across Sabarmati River. Ellis Bridge is Located near famous law garden where a khani pini bazar in ahmedabad.

Ellis Bridge Ahmedabad History

Ellis Bridge was Construction started in 1889. This bowstring arch truss bridge was the first bridge of Ahmedabad constructed in 1892 at the cost of Rs 4.07 lakhs. Ellis Bridge was constructing by Himmatlal Dhirajram Bhachech. This 120 years old bridge has become an iconic landmark and symbol of Ahmedabad.

Original bridge was slim and not suited for heavy motorized traffic. Modern extensions have been constructed on either side of the original bridge to support heavy traffic. Later new material wings were constructed on both sides in 1997. Ellis Bridge was renamed as Swami Vivekananda Bridge but is still known to people by its old name.

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Ellis Bridge Ahmedabad Address

Address========= Ellis Bridge, Swami Vivekananda Road, opp. Townhall, Ahmedabad India 380006

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Ellis Bridge in ahmedabad is total length 480 metres (1570 ft) and Width 6.30 metres (21 ft).  Swami Vivekananda Bridge Ahmedabad in the Sabarmati River has the steel pillars of the bridge more than time the openhanded of the bridge. Ellis Bridge is an only one of the famous old bridge in ahmedabad.