Centre shares update on Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway construction progress

The Central Government has shared an update on the construction progress of the Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway, a key infrastructure project connecting Ahmedabad with the upcoming smart city of Dholera. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari informed that as of June 30, 2024, construction work has been completed on 71 kilometres of the total 109-kilometre-long expressway.

In a written reply, the minister stated that the expressway project is on track and is expected to be completed within the 2024–25 financial year. Once operational, the expressway will significantly reduce travel time between Ahmedabad and Dholera , allowing commuters to cover the distance in approximately 40 to 45 minutes.

The Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway is being developed at an estimated cost of ₹4,372 crore. According to official data, an amount of around ₹3,920 crore has already been spent on the project as of June 30, 2024, reflecting substantial progress on ground.

The government also provided updates on the broader Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, parts of which pass through Gujarat. Out of the total 1,386 kilometres, construction has been completed on 1,070 kilometres, with the entire project expected to be completed during the 2025–26 financial year.

As per the update, only 41 kilometres of work remains on the Delhi–Vadodara section, where 804 kilometres have already been completed. Meanwhile, construction has been finished on 214 kilometres of the Vadodara–Mumbai section, out of its total length of 450 kilometres.

The total estimated cost of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway is around ₹1 lakh crore, out of which the government has incurred an expenditure of approximately ₹56,990 crore as of June 30, 2024. These infrastructure projects are expected to significantly boost regional connectivity, industrial growth, and economic development across Gujarat and other connected states.