Surat: The stalled Nashik‑Akkalkot highway project, part of the Chennai‑Surat Expressway, is finally set to move forward. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to construct the project on a build‑operate‑transfer (BOT) basis. The proposal has been sent to the central government for approval. Once approved, a tender will be floated for the construction of the stretch. The 1,271‑km Chennai‑Surat Expressway, undertaken by the NHAI, will pass through Gujarat, Mahar...Read More

Surat: In a move that has sparked controversy, toll collection on the Kim–Ena stretch of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway has begun. This defies an earlier recommendation issued by the Surat District Collector granting a one-month toll waiver. The decision by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) came just days after the collector’s office issued a formal notification for diversion of traffic to the expressway between July 10 and August 10. The waiver of toll tax for this period on t...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat State Road Development Corporation Limited (GSRDC) has invited tenders for the engagement of consultants to carry out forest clearance activities for multiple packages of two major expressway projects in the state — the Namo Shakti Expressway and the Dwarka-Somnath Expressway. Six separate tenders have been issued for consultancy work that will cover six packages: Package 1 — Deesa to Surendranagar (220 km) and Package 2 — Surendranagar to Pipavav (211 km), which ...Read More

Vadodara: As work progresses steadily on the 1,386-km, eight-lane Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, commuters continue to await the opening of the crucial Vadodara–Surat section, which is expected to bring major relief to travelers in South and Central Gujarat. This stretch has been divided into six packages. Among these, Packages 1 to 3, connecting Vadodara to Bharuch, are already operational. As per the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) data as of April 1, 2025, Packages 4 (Manubar to Ankl...Read More

New Delhi: According to the data shared by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), there are 26 major highway works currently under implementation in the state of Gujarat. These road infrastructure projects include two sections of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway project, the Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway project, and the upgradation of highways in the Saurashtra region, which will enhance commuter comfort and connectivity. Key Projects Underway 1. Delhi–Vadodara Greenfield Expressw...Read More

Ahmedabad: The construction of the 109-kilometer expressway linking Ahmedabad with Dholera, which according to the Gujarat government was supposed to be completed by May this year, is facing delays. Two ministers had stated in the State Assembly earlier this year, in February-March, that the expressway was targeted to be ready by the end of May 2025. However, the reality on the ground is different, as a few major works on the highway are yet to be completed. With the monsoon approaching, the hig...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat State Road Development Corporation (GSRDC) has invited proposals from consultants for carrying out feasibility studies and preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the development of six expressway packages across the state. The proposed expressway packages span major routes: Deesa–Surendranagar (220 km), Surendranagar–Pipavav (211 km), Rajkot–Dwarka (209 km), Rajkot–Porbandar (190 km), Ahmedabad–Rajkot (170 km), and Jetpur–Somnath (110 km). These expre...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Central Government has taken a major step to boost national highway infrastructure and improve amenities for travellers. Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari informed the Rajya Sabha that approval has been granted for the development of 501 Wayside Amenities (WSAs) along national highways and expressways, including 56 in Gujarat. This initiative is set to further enhance Gujarat's highway network and ensure improved facilities for commuters. The minister n...Read More

Tharad: The proposed Tharad-Ahmedabad Expressway, approved by the Central Government last year, is a strategically vital infrastructure project aimed at bridging two of India’s key corridors—the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and the Amritsar-Jamnagar Expressway, which are nearing completion. Though ambitious in scope and vital for national connectivity, this greenfield expressway is currently stalled due to complex land acquisition hurdles. Planned under the Bharatmala Pariyojana, the expresswa...Read More