Vadodara: Around a month after being opened on a trial basis, the Vadodara-Godhra section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is scheduled for its official inauguration on May 20. The stretch, which includes Packages 29, 30, and 31 of the Vadodara–Virar section of the nation's largest greenfield expressway, has been open for public trials since April 13. The official opening on Wednesday will mark the full commencement of formal operations. The expressway has reduced travel time between the two ci...Read More

Surat: Western Railway has announced a temporary closure of vehicular movement through the Manisha Garnala underpass near Utran Railway Station from May 20 as part of bridge expansion work associated with the Utran Satellite Station development project. The closure applies to Bridge No. 454, popularly known as the Manisha Garnala culvert. Officials said the underpass will remain inaccessible to road users until July 1, with the work scheduled ahead of the monsoon season. The expansion is part ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in the city witnessed another bird-hit incident on Sunday afternoon when an IndiGo flight arriving from Delhi suffered a bird strike while attempting to land. The incident occurred at around 1:30 pm when the aircraft was on its final approach to Ahmedabad airport. According to reports, a loud impact was heard after a bird struck the front portion of the aircraft. As a precautionary measure, the pilot briefly touched down and executed a g...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has decided to route all premium AC bus services operating between Ahmedabad and Bhavnagar through the newly constructed Ahmedabad–Dholera Express Highway, a move expected to reduce travel time and lower fares for passengers. According to GSRTC, a total of 24 daily trips operating between Ahmedabad and Bhavnagar between 5 am and 6 pm will now use the new route. In addition, buses operating on the Gandhinagar–Diu and Gandhinagar...Read More

Ahmedabad: Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) today announced the launch of a new non-stop Volvo bus service connecting Ahmedabad and Surat. The service will operate via the newly operational Vadodara–Surat section of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, aiming to improve connectivity and reduce travel costs for passengers. The new service will run between Nehrunagar in Ahmedabad and Surat, with buses departing from Nehrunagar at 6:45 am and from Surat at 1 pm. According to GSRTC, th...Read More

Vadodara: Western Railway (WR) has announced temporary changes to the operation of several trains due to a major traffic block for yard remodelling and electronic interlocking work at Vadodara railway station under the Vadodara division. WR spokesperson Anubhav Saxena said the block has been undertaken to enhance operational safety and improve passenger convenience. As part of the arrangements, a number of trains will either originate or terminate at alternative stations including Vishwamitri, ...Read More

Surat: The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a gazette notification approving the acquisition of 7.7812 hectares of land in Surat district for the widening and expansion of National Highway-56 (NH-56). The land acquisition covers the NH-56 stretch between Km 208.3 and Km 240.3 and is part of the Centre’s road infrastructure development plan in Gujarat. According to the notification dated May 15, 2026, the land will be used for the construction, widening, maint...Read More

Vadodara: Passengers on board an IndiGo flight from Vadodara to New Delhi on Saturday night alleged that they were made to remain inside the aircraft for around 30 minutes without air-conditioning after a technical issue delayed take-off at Vadodara airport. Travellers onboard flight 6E 657 claimed that the aircraft’s air-conditioning system stopped functioning while it remained on the ground, causing discomfort and anxiety among passengers. Some also alleged that the aircraft doors stayed sh...Read More

Vadodara: Overspeeding on the Vadodara–Navsari stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will now attract penalties, with authorities introducing an automated vehicle speed detection system to curb reckless driving and reduce accidents on the high-speed corridor. Drivers exceeding the prescribed speed limit, particularly car users crossing 120 kmph, will receive an e-challan of Rs 1,500 directly on their registered mobile phones. The initiative has been jointly implemented by the National Highwa...Read More

Ahmedabad: In a relief for passengers, the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has reduced bus fares on select routes operating through newly developed expressway corridors, making intercity travel more affordable. The recently opened Vadodara–Surat–Navsari corridor, part of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, offers faster connectivity between Ahmedabad and Navsari. Similarly, the newly developed Ahmedabad–Dholera Express Highway provides improved connectivity between Ahmedabad a...Read More