Gujarat cabinet approves Rs 2630 crore 8-lane Ahmedabad-Mehsana Highway project

GANDHINAGAR : The Gujarat Cabinet has approved a Rs 2,630 crore project to widen the 51-km Ahmedabad–Mehsana Highway into an eight-lane corridor, a move aimed at easing congestion on one of the busiest arterial roads connecting Ahmedabad with north Gujarat.

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, state government spokesperson and Minister Shri Jitu Vaghani said on Wednesday.

Minister Vaghani said the project covers the 51.60-km stretch from Adalaj to Palavasna Circle in Mehsana and is expected to benefit commuters and residents across Mehsana, Patan and Banaskantha districts.

“This highway is a vital link between Ahmedabad and North Gujarat. With the approval of this project, a long-pending demand of the region will be addressed,” he added.

According to government officials, the highway was upgraded to four lanes in 1999, with service roads provided along both sides. However, traffic volume has increased substantially over the years.