Gujarat's Mega Expressway Blitz: ₹96,240 Crore Road to Progress

The Gujarat government has announced two major expressway projects with a combined investment of ₹96,240 crore.

Minister of State Jagdish Vishwakarma detailed the projects in the Assembly, highlighting the Namo Shakti Expressway (430 km, ₹39,120 crore) connecting Deesa to Pipavav and the Somnath-Dwarka Expressway (680 km, ₹57,120 crore). For the upcoming financial year, ₹520 crore has been allocated from the ₹50,000 crore Developed Gujarat Fund.

The alignment for both expressways will be finalized within six months, followed by a year-long detailed project report (DPR). Land acquisition requirements will be determined after the DPR’s completion.

Gujarat has a road network spanning 1.11 lakh km, covering national and state highways, district roads, and rural roads. In the 2024-25 Budget, the state allocated ₹10,045 crore for road infrastructure. Additionally, the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway, part of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, is expected to strengthen trade connectivity.

The state is also integrating smart road technologies, focusing on industrial hubs, ports, and agricultural regions to enhance transportation efficiency.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.