Gujarat govt allocates Rs 22.13 bn for 919 km road network expansion

19 May 2023 CW Team

Also, in reference to Parikrama Path Yojana announced in this year's budget, works worth Rs 4.67 billion have been authorised for widening 289.32 km of 37 roads passing through 17 districts to 10 metres. The road and buildings department will carry out the task of this circular path scheme in Kutch, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Dahod, Mahisagar, Anand, Narmada, Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Dang, Bhavnagar as well as Amreli, Gir Somnath, Junagadh, Porbandar and Devbhumi Dwarka districts.

Patel has authorised Rs 2.47 billion for road improvement and road widening of 117.71 km length of eight roads connecting metro cities like Surat, Rajkot and Gandhinagar. He also authorised Rs 660 million works for 16.40 km length of three state highways by using advanced white topping technology to make the roads of the state more sustainable.

Rs 1.46 billion has been authorised for making 177.50 km-long four lanes and 10 metres wide of 10 roads connecting Mundra, Dahej Port and industrial areas like Savli, Jhagadia among others. The government has authorised Rs 1.05 billion for widening the 142.62 km length of 10 roads connecting the tourist circuit of Vadnagar, Pavagadh, Dharoi-Ambaji, Jambughoda, Sasan Gir and Somnath in the state by 10 metres.

The government also authorised Rs 4.45 billion for four-laning of 71.73 km length of three roads passing through Surendranagar, Amreli and Kheda districts under Parikrama Path Yojana. Apart from this, Patel has authorised Rs 4.65 billion for construction of flyover/VUP and pool to develop Mehsana-Palanpur six-lane road as a high-speed corridor.

Also Read
CORRIGENDUM to extend bid submission for Tharad Ahmedabad Expressway
NHAI extends bid deadline of Vadodara Mumbai expressway package VIII

The Gujarat government has approved Rs 22.13 billion for a 919-km-long road covering 94 stretches from small villages to metro cities. Chief minister Bhupendra Patel has authorised 94 works, including four lanes, 10 metres wide, road strengthening, bridges, bypasses on the state highways connecting ports, industrial centres, metropolises and tourist destinations. Also, in reference to Parikrama Path Yojana announced in this year's budget, works worth Rs 4.67 billion have been authorised for widening 289.32 km of 37 roads passing through 17 districts to 10 metres. The road and buildings department will carry out the task of this circular path scheme in Kutch, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Dahod, Mahisagar, Anand, Narmada, Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Dang, Bhavnagar as well as Amreli, Gir Somnath, Junagadh, Porbandar and Devbhumi Dwarka districts. Patel has authorised Rs 2.47 billion for road improvement and road widening of 117.71 km length of eight roads connecting metro cities like Surat, Rajkot and Gandhinagar. He also authorised Rs 660 million works for 16.40 km length of three state highways by using advanced white topping technology to make the roads of the state more sustainable. Rs 1.46 billion has been authorised for making 177.50 km-long four lanes and 10 metres wide of 10 roads connecting Mundra, Dahej Port and industrial areas like Savli, Jhagadia among others. The government has authorised Rs 1.05 billion for widening the 142.62 km length of 10 roads connecting the tourist circuit of Vadnagar, Pavagadh, Dharoi-Ambaji, Jambughoda, Sasan Gir and Somnath in the state by 10 metres. The government also authorised Rs 4.45 billion for four-laning of 71.73 km length of three roads passing through Surendranagar, Amreli and Kheda districts under Parikrama Path Yojana. Apart from this, Patel has authorised Rs 4.65 billion for construction of flyover/VUP and pool to develop Mehsana-Palanpur six-lane road as a high-speed corridor. Also Read CORRIGENDUM to extend bid submission for Tharad Ahmedabad ExpresswayNHAI extends bid deadline of Vadodara Mumbai expressway package VIII

Infrastructure Transport

29 Oct 2025

Railways approves major upgrade for Telangana traction lines

The Ministry of Railways has approved the upgradation of the electric traction system in two crucial railway sections — Medchal–Mudkhed (225 km) and Mahbubnagar–Dhone (184 km). The projects, costing Rs 1.93 billion and Rs 1.23 billion respectively, will enhance the electric traction capacity from 1X25 KV to 2X25 KV. The work includes modifications to circuit breakers and switching stations, along with the installation of additional conductors. These routes serve as vital links between Northern and Southern India via Hyderabad. Once completed, the upgraded system will reduce voltage dro..

Infrastructure Transport

29 Oct 2025

Adani to invest Rs 425 billion more in Maharashtra’s Dighi Port

The Adani Group has committed to invest an additional Rs 425 billion in the Dighi Port project, located along Maharashtra’s coastal Konkan belt, government officials announced on Monday. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ)-run Dighi Ports signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government to undertake the expansion of the port and related infrastructure. This new commitment comes as part of a broader investment initiative by the state. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the agreement is among 15 MoUs worth over Rs 560 billion signed during the opening d..

Infrastructure Transport

29 Oct 2025

HUDCO, JNPA sign Rs 50 billion deal for port development

In a strategic move, the Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) for an investment of Rs 50 billion to revamp and develop port infrastructure. The non-binding agreement is intended to strengthen cooperation on both existing and upcoming infrastructure projects, with a focus on development, financing, and refinancing of port facilities at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port. The MoU was formalised with the signatures of Sanjay Kulshrestha, Chairman and Managing Director of HUDCO, and Unmesh Shar..