New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has dismissed media reports claiming that the Government of India is planning to impose toll charges on two-wheelers. Issuing a clarification via an official fact-check, the authority confirmed that no such proposal is under consideration. “#FactCheck: Some sections of the media have reported that the Government of India plans to levy user fees on two-wheelers. NHAI would like to clarify that no such proposal is under consideration. T...Read More

New Delhi: According to the data shared by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), there are 26 major highway works currently under implementation in the state of Gujarat. These road infrastructure projects include two sections of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway project, the Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway project, and the upgradation of highways in the Saurashtra region, which will enhance commuter comfort and connectivity. Key Projects Underway 1. Delhi–Vadodara Greenfield Expressw...Read More

Surat: In a surprising incident, a car parked in the basement of a Surat apartment was charged ₹160 at a toll plaza in Vadodara, located over 150 km away. The car owner, Vimalesh Tatede, a finance professional residing in Raghuvir Saffron Apartments in Althan, was shocked to receive a message on April 16 at 10 PM stating that his FASTag had been charged at the Vadodara toll plaza, even though his car had not left the parking lot for over a week. Despite filing complaints with both the Nationa...Read More

Gandhinagar: A 37.08 km stretch of National Highway 848, which connects Pardi to Kaprada in South Gujarat, has been approved for upgradation to a four-lane road with a divided carriageway and paved shoulders at a cost of ₹825.72 crore. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari made the announcement in a social media post, stating, “Upgradation of the 37.08 km section from Pardi (NH-48) Junction–Sukesh–Nana Pondha–Kaparada to a four-lane road with a divided carriageway and paved shoulders on NH-848...Read More

Ahmedabad: The National Highway Authority of India has increased toll tax rates on national highways by Rs 5 to Rs 40, which will raise travel expenses for motorists. The price hike has come into effect at various toll plazas starting today, April 1st. Motorists traveling on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway will now face higher toll charges. According to the new rates, vehicles like cars and jeeps will have to pay Rs 140 instead of the previous Rs 135. Similarly, the toll for larger vehicles s...Read More

Surendranagar: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced new toll rates for several toll plazas nationwide, effective April 1, including the Limdi Toll Plaza on National Highway 56 in Gujarat. National Highway 56, often referred to as NH 56, connects Chittaurgarh in Rajasthan to Vapi in Gujarat. This highway passes through the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. This toll rate adjustment is part of an annual process based on fluctuations in the wholesale price...Read More

Vadodara: Toll tax rates will be increased at Bharathana Toll Plaza, located on National Highway 48 on the Vadodara-Surat section. With this hike, motorists traveling from Vadodara to Surat will now have to pay higher toll charges. The revised rates will come into effect at midnight on April 1. As per the new rates, cars, jeeps, and vans will now be charged ₹160 for a single journey, while the return journey will cost ₹235. A monthly pass for these vehicles is priced at ₹5,265. Light Com...Read More

Vadodara: The National Highways Authority of India has decided to widen four narrow bridges along National Highway 48. The four bridges on the highway connecting Vadodara to Bharuch used to witness heavy traffic congestion. Giving information about the decision, Vadodara Lok Sabha MP Dr. Hemang Joshi said, "With the cooperation of the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and Road Transport Minister, the work on all four bridges has been sanctioned. In the next two years, this work will be compl...Read More

Ahmedabad: The installation of rumble strips (yellow speed breaker lines) every 100 meters on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway has begun, starting from Nadiad. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) claims this innovative measure will help reduce accidents. Drivers often overtake from the emergency lane (third lane) on the expressway, causing accidents. To reduce such incidents, rumble strips are being installed every 100 meters on the highway towards Vadodara. NHAI claims that thes...Read More

Ahmedabad: Commuters between Ahmedabad and Saurashtra, long plagued by heavy traffic jams and delays at Sanathal Junction, may soon find relief as a long-standing land dispute between Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has been resolved. This breakthrough has revived the much-delayed expansion of the Ahmedabad-Bavla-Bagodara National Highway, with AMC set to earn ₹209.58 crore from the land transfer. According to a news report, the reso...Read More