'90% Work Complete': New Ujjain-Garoth Corridor to Direct Traffic Away From Jhabua-Dahod Route
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Construction of the 136.1-km four-lane Ujjain-Garoth section (NH-752D) has reached 90% completion, paving the way for a drastically reduced journey between Ahmedabad and Ujjain. Built at a cost of approximately ₹2,600 crore, the new expressway link will cut travel time between the two major hubs to 5.5–6 hours, down from the existing 9–10 hours.
The project, spearheaded by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) alongside construction agency GHV, is being fast-tracked ahead of the grand Simhastha Kumbh Mela scheduled for 2028 in Ujjain.
Strategic Link to Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
Currently, commuters traveling between Ujjain and Ahmedabad rely on the traditional 420-km Jhabua-Dahod route. Heavy urban traffic congestion and single-lane stretches on the old route make travel slow and arduous.
The new four-lane section directly bridges Ujjain to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Garoth. With speed limits set at 100 to 120 km/h on the access-controlled alignment, the enhanced corridor will shave off 3 to 4 hours of travel time for passengers and commercial transport.
Key towns located along the new route include:
- Ujjain
- Ghatiya
- Mahidpur
- Baroda
- Alot
- Suwasra
- Shamgarh
- Garoth
Regional Economic Boost for Malwa Belt
The benefits of the infrastructure upgrade extend well beyond Ujjain and Ahmedabad. The new corridor establishes a high-speed arterial link for the broader Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh, connecting key agricultural and industrial centers to major Gujarati trade hubs like Vadodara.
Commuters from Indore and Dewas will seamlessly merge onto the route via the Ujjain Ring Road to access both the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and destination routes toward Gujarat. Furthermore, districts such as Ratlam and Mandsaur will gain significantly stronger regional connectivity.
The corridor is considered a crucial game-changer for cross-state transit ahead of Ujjain Simhastha 2028. Millions of devotees arriving from Gujarat and western India for the Mahakumbh will be able to travel to the holy city of Baba Mahakal with minimal transit delays.
