As the centre approves over ₹1 lakh cr of road development projects from Haryana, among these 114 projects, the prime minister laid the foundation for three developments covering 53 km in Gujarat at a cost of ₹1,575 cr.

Major Ahmedabad developments 

The first project involves the construction of a six-lane elevated corridor spanning 10.630 km from Narol junction to Sarkhej junction, including the eight-lane Shastri bridge on National Highway 47 (NH 47) within Ahmedabad, at an estimated cost of ₹1295 crore.

This NH 47 from Narol to Sarkhej passes through Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) limits. This urban corridor, extending from Juhapura to Narol Vishala, struggles with significant traffic congestion and frequent accidents caused by cross traffic.

To mitigate these challenges and improve fuel and time efficiency, the centre has chosen to construct an elevated corridor along the highway from Vishala to Sarkhej.

SG Highway expansion

In addition to the laying of the foundation stone for these three projects, several other infrastructure initiatives have been inaugurated earlier. 

These include the six-lane expansion of the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar (SG) Highway, the Sudarshan Setu connecting Okha and Beyt Dwarka, and the 10-metre widening of the Bhuj to Dharamshala section of NH 341.

Works like the Bharuch section of the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway, and the four lanes of the Pipli to Bhavnagar stretch on NH 751, among others, have also been previously launched.

The six-lane expansion of the Samkhiyali to Santalpur highway on NH 27, the construction of a 4 km elevated corridor between ISKCON junction and Sanand junction on NH 147, costing ₹530 cr, and the development of the Mehsana to Idar road on NH 168-G are also planned.

Four-lane construction of a total 81,300 km road from Mehsana to Idar on NH 168-G at a cost of ₹1155 cr and the construction of an eight-lane bridge over the Sabarmati River near Chiloda, amounting to ₹68 cr, have further energised the state’s development efforts.

Mehsana roads

As part of the second project, the expansion of the current two-lane road on NH 58 from Vav Chokdi, Satlasana, to Vrundavan Chokdi, Kheralu in Mehsana, is scheduled.

Spanning a distance of 23.00 km, this work is estimated to cost ₹151 cr. Currently, this 23 km stretch accommodates two lanes, while the opposing roads are four lanes.

Upon completion of this project, the road will be fully converted into a four-lane thoroughfare, providing more efficient passage for heavy vehicle traffic.

The road serves as a crucial link to major district sites, industrial areas, tourist destinations, and religious places such as Mehsana, Vadnagar, Palanpur, Taranga Wildlife Sanctuary, Ambaghata Quarry, Danta, and Ambaji Temple. It also acts as a vital connection between north Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Ambaji devotees’ sigh of relief

With the completion of this project, the famous Ambaji Temple will have four-way connectivity. The third project, approved for Amreli district in Saurashtra, involves widening the 19.973 km stretch of road from Gavadka Chowk to Bagsara on NH 351 by 10 metres, at a cost of ₹129 cr.

This road segment connects vehicles travelling to Bagsara, Vadiya, and Jetpur from Mahuva, Savarkundla, Amreli, and Rajula Pipavav Port. 

Mahuva serves as a significant interstate link connecting the port centre of Kundla to Amreli and the Bagasara Jetpur NH route. The area is home to numerous headquarters, district centres, trade centres, fisheries, marine product facilities, and poultry farms. 

Enhancing economic activity, this project will provide connectivity between NH 51 and 27, thereby serving as a crucial link for development.

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