The foundation stone of Sanand-Khoraj GIDC six-lane road project in Ahmedabad district of Gujarat was laid by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The 28.8 km road, to be built at a cost of Rs 805 crore, will reduce traffic jams and provide better connectivity to industrial areas.
Gandhinagar. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah on Thursday laid the foundation stone of the six-lane widening project of the section from Shantipura intersection to Khoraj GIDC on Ahmedabad-Malia Road. Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel was also present on this occasion.
Traffic pressure increased due to industrial development
Due to rapid industrial development in Sanand and surrounding areas of Ahmedabad district, the traffic pressure on this road has increased significantly. This road, under Gujarat State Road Development Corporation (GSRDC), has now become extremely busy. At present the problem of traffic jam had increased due to the average daily movement of 43,014 vehicles. Keeping this in mind, it has been decided to convert the existing four-lane road into six-lane.
28.8 kilometer road will be built at a cost of Rs 805 crore
Under this project, to be completed at a cost of approximately Rs 805 crore, the total road length of 28.8 km will be made six-lane. Along with this, service roads on both sides of the 22.731 km road, widening of 13 minor bridges, a six-lane elevated flyover, and a three-lane right turn flyover will be constructed.
Construction of new underpass and culvert
Under this scheme, five new underpasses will be built at Ularia, Telav (at two places), Sanand GIDC Gate and Khoraj GIDC. Also, about 172 culverts will be constructed or renovated, which will also ease traffic on nearby connected roads.
Industrial centers and citizens will get relief
The project will relieve traffic towards important industrial centers like Sanand and Viramgam as well as Surendranagar, Shankheshwar, Radhanpur and Patan. Road widening will reduce accidents, eliminate traffic jams, and save fuel and time. There will also be a big increase in transportation facilities.
Amit Shah and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel extended best wishes for the new year.
After the foundation stone laying program, Shri Amit Shah and Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel met the citizens of Sanand area and extended best wishes for the new year. He gladly accepted the flower bouquets and greetings offered by the citizens. On this occasion, MLA Mr. Kanubhai Patel, District Collector Mr. Sujit Kumar, District Development Officer Mr. Videh Khare, and other officers and public representatives were present.