Ahmedabad – Dholera Expressway Nears Completion as Key Bottlenecks Progress Rapidly
The Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway, a 108 km critical infrastructure project, is nearing completion. Expected to cut travel time and enhance industrial connectivity, it is a game-changer for Dholera SIR’s growth.
Project Overview :
The Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway stretches 108 km, linking Ahmedabad’s Sardar Patel Ring Road to Adhelai near Bhavnagar. Designed to reduce travel time between Ahmedabad and Dholera SIR to 40–45 minutes, it strengthens regional mobility, industrial logistics, and high-tech investments such as Tata Electronics’ semiconductor project.
Remaining Bottlenecks :
While 98% complete, some finishing works remain, including Railway Overbridges (ROBs), substation realignment, Dholera Activation Area ramps, lane markings, and minor earthworks.
Railway Overbridge (ROB) Construction :
WDFC Railway Line: Steel bridges are erected on both sides; bitumen laid on one side. Expansion joint work is pending on the opposite side.
Bhavnagar Railway Line: Steel bridge erection completed, one side connected by bitumen, expansion joint work in progress.
Substation Earthwork :
Near Juval Rupavati village, GETCO’s 66kV substation was relocated to remove obstructions. Retaining walls are complete, bitumen laid on one side, and final earthwork underway, clearing a significant bottleneck.
Dholera Activation Area Access :
An interchange is being built to provide smooth access to the Dholera Activation Area. Main alignment is complete; ramp sections are under earthwork.
General Finishing Work :
Minor tasks such as lane markings, signage, and road lighting remain in small stretches (~100 m each) and are expected to be completed soon.
Structure and Capacity :
The expressway currently has four lanes, with median space reserved for future expansion up to 12 lanes. Key interchanges, including Pipli (Diamond) and Vataman (Vejalka), are fully functional along with toll plazas. Some stretches are already operational, full completion is expected by December.
Impact on Dholera SIR :
Enhanced connectivity will accelerate industrial growth, improve logistics for semiconductor and high-tech projects, and position Dholera SIR as a premier hub for next-generation industries. This expressway complements regional infrastructure in power, water, rail, and air.
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