Amid Ongoing Monsoon, Ahmedabad Targets October Deadline for 10 Road White-Topping Projects
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The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is continuing work on 10 major white-topping road projects across the city despite the ongoing monsoon. The civic body has set a target to complete all the projects and open the roads for public use by October 2026. The projects are aimed at providing long-lasting roads, reducing potholes, and improving the city's road infrastructure.
Major Projects Near Completion
Among the ongoing works, the Parth Tower–Prayag Apartment road in Stadium Ward has reached 95% completion, making it the most advanced project. The Chainpur Gate, Godrej Garden City road in Chandlodiya and the Sandhvi Crossing, Income Tax Underpass road are both 80% complete. However, the Zydus Hospital, Narayan Kutir Bungalows road in Thaltej is still in its early stage with only 15% work completed, though officials say it will also be finished by October.
Project updates:
10 white-topping roads are under construction in 5 city zones.
Projects are expected to be completed by October 2026.
The roads are being built to provide stronger and longer-lasting road surfaces.
Several major roads have already crossed 70-95% completion.
Residents Raise Concerns Over Poor Planning
While the projects are moving ahead, several white-topping roads have become controversial because of planning issues. Residents have complained that the new roads have been built at a much higher level than nearby houses and shops. During the monsoon, rainwater has started entering homes and commercial buildings, causing inconvenience and anger among local people. The issue has already led to protests in some areas.
Another controversy was reported on Gurukul Road, where a newly built white-topping road costing crores of rupees was dug up within months to install a gutter line. The incident raised questions about the lack of coordination between different civic departments and concerns over the waste of public money.
Ongoing Road Projects Status
Project Route | Completion Percentage |
Parth Tower to Prayag Apartment | 95% |
Chainpur Gate to Godrej Garden City | 80% |
Sandhvi Crossing to Income Tax Underpass | 80% |
Uma Bhawani Underpass to Chandkheda Railway Parallel Road | 70% |
Omnagar Crossing to Memco Bridge | 70% |
Akhbar Nagar Circle to Vijaynagar Railway Crossing | 65% |
Dharti Apartment to Madhuli Canal | 58% |
K.P. Heights to Chhotalal Char Rasta | 50% |
Adarsh Tenement to Ganeshnagar | 35% |
Zydus Hospital to Narayan Kutir Bungalows | 15% |
- Near Completion: 3 projects are at 80% or higher, with Parth Tower to Prayag Apartment being the closest to the finish line.
- Mid-Way: 5 projects are in the steady progress zone between 50% and 70%.
- Early Stages: 2 projects (Adarsh Tenement and Zydus Hospital routes) are trailing behind at under 40% completion.
The AMC says these projects will strengthen Ahmedabad's road network and reduce the need for frequent road repairs. However, residents are demanding better planning and coordination so that infrastructure development does not create new problems such as flooding, damaged access to homes, and repeated digging of newly constructed roads.
