Surat: The Union Government on Tuesday acknowledged the severe deterioration of the National Highway 48 stretch between Vapi and Surat in Gujarat. In response to a question raised by Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, informed that major maintenance and periodic renewal works for a 58-km stretch have been provisioned and will begin immediately after the monsoon. "Surat-Vapi stretch of NH-48 is maintained by the National Highways Autho...Read More

Ahmedabad: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Jairam Gadkari, stated in the Lok Sabha that a total of 69 National Highway (NH) projects worth ₹55,614 crore are currently at various stages of implementation in Gujarat. These projects are planned to be completed in phases, with targets extending up to the financial year 2029-30. In a written response to the question raised by Rajkot MP Parshottambhai Rupala, Gadkari mentioned that the Rajkot bypass is part of the ongoing si...Read More

New Delhi: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today shared an update on the progress of the Ahmedabad–Rajkot six-lane highway project, which is being developed by the Government of Gujarat. According to details provided by the state government, significant portions of the highway have been completed, while a few sections remain under construction. In a reply to a question during the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, Gadkari stated that the project, divided into f...Read More

New Delhi: Starting August 15, 2025, India will introduce a FASTag-based Annual Pass to simplify highway travel, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced today. The pass, priced at ₹3,000, will be valid for one year from activation or for 200 highway trips, whichever comes first. Meant exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles like cars, jeeps, and vans, the pass can be activated via the Rajmarg Yatra App or through the official websites of NHAI and MoRTH. T...Read More

Gandhinagar: A 37.08 km stretch of National Highway 848, which connects Pardi to Kaprada in South Gujarat, has been approved for upgradation to a four-lane road with a divided carriageway and paved shoulders at a cost of ₹825.72 crore. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari made the announcement in a social media post, stating, “Upgradation of the 37.08 km section from Pardi (NH-48) Junction–Sukesh–Nana Pondha–Kaparada to a four-lane road with a divided carriageway and paved shoulders on NH-848...Read More

Gandhinagar: The entire 119.50 km stretch of Porbandar-Bhanvad-Jam Jodhpur-Kalavad of National Highway-151K in Porbandar, Jamnagar and Devbhoomi Dwarka districts of Gujarat has been approved for upgradation to 2-lane with paved shoulder at a cost of Rs.1271.02 crore. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari made this announcement in his social media post. The project road starts from its junction with National Highway-51 near Porbandar and connects Bhanavad, Jam Jodhpur and terminates at its junction...Read More

New Delhi: Lok Sabha MP from Porbandar, Rameshbhai Dhaduk, met with Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, Nitin Gadkari, on Wednesday in national capital regarding the toll fee hike at Godhavi toll plaza, the progress of the Rajkot-Jetpur 6-lane highway, and the construction work of a flyover and service road in his parliamentary constituency. Providing information about the meeting on social media, the Member of Parliament wrote, "Met with Union Transport Minister Shri Niti...Read More

New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari launched the world's first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle’, developed by Toyota Kirloskar Motor in the presence of  Union Minister Shri Hardeep Singh Puri , Union Minster Shri Mahendra Nath Pandey , MD & CEO of Toyota Shri Masakazu Yoshimura , MD & CEO of Kirloskar Systems Limited Geetanjali Kirloskar , Ambassador, Diplomats from Japan Embassy, higher officials and advisors in...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Vadodara Mumbai Expressway and Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway are targeted to be completed by March 2025 and August 2024, respectively, stated the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Jairam Gadkari, in response to a question from a Rajya Sabha member during the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament. In Gujarat, the construction of the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway has been undertaken in ten packages, and the Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway has been taken up in four package...Read More