Gandhinagar: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has expanded its Volvo bus network across the state by increasing services on key routes and introducing new long-distance connections. Volvo bus service has been increased to 10 daily trips between Ahmedabad (Nehrunagar) and Vadodara. A new Volvo bus service from Ahmedabad to Somnath has also been started via Bhavnagar, Mahuva, and Kodinar. The bus will depart from Gita Mandir at 7:30 am. Additionally, a Volvo bus service from D...Read More

Rajkot: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has allotted five new Volvo buses to the Rajkot division to strengthen premium intercity connectivity. Of the new buses, three will operate on the Rajkot–Bhuj route and two on the Rajkot–Vadodara route. The addition comes in response to growing passenger demand for comfortable and faster travel options. GSRTC officials said the new buses will enhance the frequency of Volvo services on two of the division's busiest routes. Last we...Read More

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved ₹629 crore for the four-laning of six key roads in Kutch district as part of the state government's ongoing efforts to strengthen road infrastructure and improve connectivity, a press release said. The approved projects include the four-laning, widening, and improvement of the following road stretches: 4.1 km Mundra–Luni–Wadala Road 5.1 km Deshalpar–Sircha Road 5.5 km Mundra–Jarpara–Kandagara–Dhrab Road, along w...Read More

Kalol: The long-awaited Ahmedabad–Kalol–Mehsana Highway expansion project has moved a step closer to execution, with the online tendering process for the proposed eight-lane highway and elevated corridor at Kalol officially closing on May 30. With the completion of the tendering process, authorities have initiated further administrative procedures to award contracts and commence work on the project, which is expected to significantly improve traffic flow on one of North Gujarat's busiest ro...Read More

New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited fresh bids for the balance construction work on another crucial stretch of the Vadodara–Mumbai Expressway in Gujarat. The tender has been issued for Package 9 of the eight-lane access-controlled expressway between Karvad and Jujuwa in Valsad district of South Gujarat, covering a stretch of around 26 km (km 128.0 to km 154.6). The estimated project cost is ₹873.62 crore (excluding GST). The work will be executed under the...Read More

New Delhi: A long-awaited major infrastructure project in Gujarat has picked up pace, with the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) inviting a Request for Proposal (RFP) from expert consultants to design a new 4- to 6-lane high-speed expressway connecting Bhavnagar and Bharuch. The standout feature of this ambitious project is a massive sea bridge across the Gulf of Khambhat. The total length of the corridor, including the sea bridge, is tentatively estimated at 68 kilometres, ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has allocated ₹1,147 crore in this year’s budget for the construction of climate-resilient roads using modern technology. Accordingly, work on 20 roads across various districts of the state will begin using green technology, with old road materials being reused to reduce costs and promote sustainability. The projects include the Lanwa-Manund-Sander-Balisana Road and Radhanpur-Mashali-Madhapura Road in Patan district; Bhidiya Somnath Road in Gir Somnath;...Read More

Vadodara: Around a month after being opened on a trial basis, the Vadodara-Godhra section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway was officially inaugurated on May 20, marking the formal commencement of operations on the key stretch. The section, comprising Packages 29, 30, and 31 of the Vadodara–Virar segment of the country’s largest greenfield expressway, had remained open for public trials since April 13. With the official launch, the high-speed corridor began full-scale operations, reducing trav...Read More

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

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