Vadodara: In a significant boost to regional connectivity, the Godhra–Vadodara stretch of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway has been opened to traffic on a trial basis from April 13, 2026. This newly operational section, developed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana, is already drawing praise from commuters for drastically reducing travel time. Rapid Commute and Key Features The 8-lane, access-controlled expressway is designed for high-speed travel, with a sanctioned speed limit of 120 km/h. While...Read More

New Delhi: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has notified the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2026, introducing a revised framework to streamline fee collection for overloaded vehicles on National Highways. The new rules will come into force from April 15, 2026. As per the notification, a revised framework has been introduced under Rule 10 for the levy of fees on vehicles carrying loads beyond the permissible Gross Vehicle ...Read More

Vadodara: The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways today announced that the Godhra–Vadodara stretch of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway has been completed and opened to traffic on a trial basis from April 13, 2026. The expressway will be officially inaugurated after the successful completion of the trial phase, an official release said. Developed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana, the newly operational section runs from Bhamaiya village near Godhra in Panchmahal district to Dodka village ...Read More

New Delhi: In a move aimed at enhancing efficiency and transparency in toll collection, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has implemented a fully digital payment system at all National Highway fee plazas across the country. With effect from April 10, 2026, all user fee payments are being processed exclusively through digital modes such as FASTag and Unified Payments Interface (UPI), eliminating cash transactions at toll plazas nationwide. However, the ministry has clarified that the ...Read More

New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced an initiative to develop ‘Arogya Van’thematic plantations of medicinal trees on vacant land parcels along national highways. The initiative aims to enhance biodiversity by introducing medicinal tree species that support pollinators, birds and microfauna, thereby strengthening ecosystem resilience along highways. In the first phase, an action plan has been prepared for 17 land parcels covering over 62.8 hectares. Around...Read More

Gandhinagar: To address rising traffic congestion on the busy Gandhinagar–Ahmedabad Airport Road, authorities have proposed widening the Narmada Canal bridge on the highway to 12 lanes. The bridge is located between Bhat Circle in Ahmedabad and Koba Circle in Gandhinagar. The plan includes constructing two additional parallel bridges, each with two to three lanes, on either side of the existing six-lane structure, significantly enhancing traffic capacity and easing vehicular movement from the...Read More

Ahmedabad: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has announced the approval of ₹698.78 crore for the upgradation of a key stretch of National Highway 927C in Gujarat. The project covers the Chitrod–Rapar–Balasar section, spanning 57.848 km, and is aimed at enhancing road infrastructure and connectivity in the region. According to the minister, NH 927C begins near Chitrod at its junction with National Highway 27 (Amritsar–Jamnagar Corridor) and extends up to Bal...Read More

Gandhinagar: In a significant move to enhance the quality and longevity of the state’s infrastructure, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved the implementation of Output and Performance-Based Contracts (OPRC) and Performance-Based Maintenance Contracts (PBMC) for the Roads and Buildings Department. The decision marks a strategic shift from merely expanding the road network to ensuring high-quality, long-term maintenance through scientific methods. Focus on Road Longevity and Safety A...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has approved two major decisions to strengthen and improve the state’s road network, with a focus on enhancing connectivity in rural and remote areas and ensuring long-term road quality. Announcing the decisions, state spokesperson and minister Jitu Vaghani said the government has sanctioned ₹3,400 crore for the resurfacing of non-plan roads connecting villages across the state. As part of the initiative, over 5,700 km of non-plan roads will be resurface...Read More