Category Articles: Road Journey

Delhi – Mumbai Expressway: Vadodara – Godhra Stretch Opens Officially

May 20, 2026
Delhi – Mumbai Expressway: Vadodara – Godhra Stretch Opens Officially

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 – Godhra Stretch of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Set for Official Opening on May 20

May 19, 2026
Vadodara – Godhra Stretch of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Set for Official Opening on May 20

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

GSRTC Reroutes Ahmedabad – Bhavnagar Premium AC Buses Through Dholera Expressway

May 18, 2026
GSRTC Reroutes Ahmedabad – Bhavnagar Premium AC Buses Through Dholera Expressway

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

GSRTC Launches Ahmedabad – Surat Volvo AC Bus Service via Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

May 18, 2026
GSRTC Launches Ahmedabad – Surat Volvo AC Bus Service via Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

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

Centre Notifies Land Acquisition for NH-56 Four-Laning in Gujarat

May 18, 2026
Centre Notifies Land Acquisition for NH-56 Four-Laning in Gujarat

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

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: Overspeeding on Vadodara – Navsari Stretch to Invite Penalty

May 18, 2026
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: Overspeeding on Vadodara – Navsari Stretch to Invite Penalty

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

Benefit of New Expressways: GSRTC Cuts Bus Fares on New Ahmedabad to Bhavnagar and Surat Routes

May 18, 2026
Benefit of New Expressways: GSRTC Cuts Bus Fares on New Ahmedabad to Bhavnagar and Surat Routes

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

4 Killed After Private Bus Catches Fire Near Chotila

May 14, 2026

Chotila: At least four passengers were killed and around 35 others rescued after a private luxury bus of Madhuram Travels rammed into a stationary tanker on Rajkot - Ahmedabad highway and caught fire near Chotila in the early hours of Thursday. According to officials, the accident took place around 1:30 am. It is learnt that a dumper truck reportedly suffered a tyre burst, forcing it to slow down and stop on the road. A speeding private sleeper bus coming from behind crashed into the truck. ...Read More

Rajkot – Jetpur Highway Six – Lane Conversion Project’s New Deadline Now June 2027

May 13, 2026

Rajkot: Vehicle owners travelling between Jetpur and Rajkot will continue to pay toll tax despite driving on damaged, dusty and congestion-hit roads, as the much-delayed six-lane highway project has now been pushed back to June 2027. The foundation stone for the Jetpur-Rajkot six-lane highway project was laid at Dhareshwar in Jetpur in September 2022. At the time, the National Highways Authority of India had announced that the project would be completed within two years. However, even after n...Read More

Rapido Traveller’s Lounge, Uber Transit Hub Launched at Sabarmati, Ahmedabad Railway Stations

May 12, 2026
Rapido Traveller’s Lounge, Uber Transit Hub Launched at Sabarmati, Ahmedabad Railway Stations

Ahmedabad: In a move aimed at improving first and last-mile connectivity for railway passengers, the Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway has launched the country’s first Rapido Traveller’s Lounge at Sabarmati Railway Station and an Uber-managed Transit Hub at Ahmedabad Junction Railway Station. According to railway officials, the initiative has been introduced to provide faster, seamless and more convenient transport connectivity for passengers travelling to and from railway stations. ...Read More