Ahmedabad, July 19 -- Following the recent Gambhira bridge mishap near Padra in Vadodara, the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) has initiated a thorough inspection of all bridges under its jurisdiction.

As a precautionary and safety measure, AUDA is currently inspecting four major bridges on the Sardar Patel Ring Road, which circles Ahmedabad city.

Today, a detailed inspection of the Kamod Bridge, located on the SP Ring Road near Kamod village, is being conducted using a Mobile Bridge Inspection Unit (MBIU) -- a specialised crane system brought in from Delhi. This advanced equipment allows engineers to closely inspect areas beneath the bridge, which are typically difficult to access.

According to AUDA Executive Engineer Sanj...