The Gujarat government has approved a project for the construction of an overbridge from Vishala Circle to Sarkhej Crossroad via APMC market in Ahmedabad’s Vasna. It will enhance connectivity between south Gujarat and Saurashtra.

Gujarat Minister for Roads and Buildings Jagdish Vishwakarma stated on Monday that the 10.63 km bridge with a total cost of ₹1,295 crore is expected to be completed by 2027. Due to local traffic on the highway from Vishala to Sarkhej the national highway was being used, leading to traffic congestion. This bridge will help reduce that issue.  

For the first time in Gujarat, a total of 16 lanes will be available, including a six-lane elevated corridor and five-lane at-grade roads on both sides along the highway from Vishala to Sarkhej.

Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed a virtual Bhoomi poojan of the overbridge project via video conferencing.  The proposed six-lane elevated corridor will connect Narol junction to Sarkhej junction covering the high-traffic concentrated- Vishala, Sarkhej route via Juhapura.

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