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Dholera Smart City: The Infrastructure Backbone of Dholera SIR, Gujarat

02-Aug-2025

Dholera Smart City is India’s first Greenfield smart city under the DMIC project, powered by expressways, an international airport, freight rail, and renewable energy—creating a future-ready industrial and urban ecosystem in Gujarat.

Located in Dholera Gujarat, Dholera Smart City is no longer a vision on paper. It is rapidly transforming into a globally competitive urban and industrial hub under the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). The city’s success is driven by a strong infrastructure backbone designed to support industries, logistics, and sustainable urban living.

Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway: Lifeline of Connectivity

The Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway is a 109 km access-controlled highway connecting Ahmedabad to Dholera Smart City in just 40–50 minutes. Designed for high-speed and heavy logistics movement, this expressway forms the primary road backbone of Dholera SIR.

  • Four-lane expressway expandable to eight lanes
  • Modern interchanges and eco-friendly construction
  • Seamless movement for industries, investors, and residents

Dholera International Airport: Global Gateway

Located about 20 km from the city core, the Dholera International Airport is being developed as a world-class greenfield aerocity. The airport will handle both passenger and cargo traffic, directly supporting global trade and industrial growth.

  • 3,200-meter runway (expandable to 4,000 meters)
  • Dedicated cargo facilities for export-oriented industries
  • Seamless road-to-runway logistics integration

Bhimnath–Dholera Freight Rail: Industrial Strength

The planned Bhimnath–Dholera Freight Rail corridor will connect Dholera SIR to the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), enabling fast and cost-efficient movement of heavy goods across India.

  • Critical support for manufacturing and export industries
  • Reduced logistics cost and transit time
  • Strengthens Dholera’s industrial competitiveness

Renewable Energy & Underground Utilities

Sustainability is central to Dholera’s planning. The massive Dholera Solar Park targets 5 GW capacity, making it one of India’s largest renewable energy projects.

  • Clean energy powering industries and residences
  • Electricity, water, gas, and ICT networks laid underground
  • Clutter-free, smart, and resilient urban infrastructure

Smart Urban Infrastructure

  • Integrated Command & Control Center (ICCC)
  • Flood-resistant drainage and canal network
  • Dedicated residential, commercial & industrial zones
  • Plug-and-play industrial plots with ready utilities

Conclusion: The infrastructure backbone of Dholera Smart City—including the expressway, international airport, freight rail, and renewable energy systems—forms the foundation of India’s most ambitious smart city. As development accelerates, Dholera SIR is emerging as a global destination for industries, investments, and sustainable urban living.

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