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Centre Accelerates Rs 12.59 Bn NH-47 Project for Ahmedabad Traffic Relief
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Centre Accelerates Rs 12.59 Bn NH-47 Project for Ahmedabad Traffic Relief

The Government of India has expedited the implementation of the Rs 12.59 billion National Highway (NH)-47 project aimed at easing traffic congestion in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This initiative underscores efforts to enhance infrastructure connectivity and alleviate urban traffic challenges.

The NH-47 project includes widening and upgrading a crucial stretch of the national highway to accommodate increased vehicular traffic efficiently. It is designed to improve connectivity between Ahmedabad and its outskirts, facilitating smoother transportation of goods and passengers.

The project's acceleration is part of the government's broader infrastructure development agenda, focusing on upgrading key transportation corridors across the country. By enhancing road infrastructure, the initiative aims to reduce travel time, lower logistics costs, and enhance overall economic efficiency.

The fast-tracking of the NH-47 project reflects the government's commitment to enhancing urban mobility and promoting regional development. It is expected to significantly benefit commuters, businesses, and industries reliant on efficient transport networks in and around Ahmedabad.

This strategic infrastructure investment aligns with India's goals of modernising transportation networks and supporting economic growth through improved connectivity. The NH-47 project's timely completion is set to alleviate traffic bottlenecks, enhance safety, and bolster the overall socio-economic landscape of Ahmedabad and its surrounding areas.

The Government of India has expedited the implementation of the Rs 12.59 billion National Highway (NH)-47 project aimed at easing traffic congestion in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This initiative underscores efforts to enhance infrastructure connectivity and alleviate urban traffic challenges. The NH-47 project includes widening and upgrading a crucial stretch of the national highway to accommodate increased vehicular traffic efficiently. It is designed to improve connectivity between Ahmedabad and its outskirts, facilitating smoother transportation of goods and passengers. The project's acceleration is part of the government's broader infrastructure development agenda, focusing on upgrading key transportation corridors across the country. By enhancing road infrastructure, the initiative aims to reduce travel time, lower logistics costs, and enhance overall economic efficiency. The fast-tracking of the NH-47 project reflects the government's commitment to enhancing urban mobility and promoting regional development. It is expected to significantly benefit commuters, businesses, and industries reliant on efficient transport networks in and around Ahmedabad. This strategic infrastructure investment aligns with India's goals of modernising transportation networks and supporting economic growth through improved connectivity. The NH-47 project's timely completion is set to alleviate traffic bottlenecks, enhance safety, and bolster the overall socio-economic landscape of Ahmedabad and its surrounding areas.

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