Dabhoi: The Gujarat state government has approved a ₹381.86 crore project to construct a high-speed corridor connecting Vadodara to the Statue of Unity (SOU) in Kevadia. The project aims to improve connectivity to the popular tourist destination and religious sites in the region.

The announcement was made during the groundbreaking ceremony performed by Dabhoi MLA Shailesh Mehta. The project, under the Road and Building Department, will involve the construction of three elevated overbridges at Ratanpur, Kelanpur, and Dabhoi-Shinor crossroads. Additionally, an underpass will be built near Thuvavi.

The high-speed corridor is expected to significantly reduce travel time and fuel consumption for commuters traveling from Vadodara to the Statue of Unity. The project will enhance the overall travel experience for tourists visiting the world’s tallest statue, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Statue of Unity.

Officials from the Road and Building Department, including A.D. Joshi, along with Dabhoi Municipality President Biren Shah, Vishal Shah, Shashikant Patel, Bhavesh Patel, Vice-President Manoj Patel, Taluka Panchayat President Rajan Tadvi, and other BJP leaders were present at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Dabhoi MLA Shailesh Mehta (Sotta) who performed ground-breaking informed that in addition to a high-speed corridor to Statue of Unity, the area is going to have another road as a ring road which shall pass through Farti Kui, Dharampuri and Dabhoi. DeshGujarat