Ahmedabad, July 1, 2025 —In a landmark move to boost infrastructure and connectivity, the Government of Gujarat has announced the construction of two state-of-the-art expressways—Namo Shakti Expressway and Somnath-Dwarka Expressway—spanning 1,110 kilometers across 13 districts.
These new expressways, planned in six phases, are expected to reduce travel time by over 30% and will benefit more than 45% of the state’s population. The combined investment in the project is estimated at ₹93,240 crore.
The projects were unveiled in the 2025 State Budget and are being spearheaded by the Gujarat State Road Development Corporation (GSRDC). Alignment work is currently underway, with tenders likely to be issued within six months. Following the awarding of contracts, construction will be completed within 36 months under a public-private partnership (PPP) or other innovative models.
Key Expressway Projects:
🚧 Somnath–Dwarka Expressway
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Estimated Cost: ₹57,120 crore
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Sections: Ahmedabad–Rajkot, Rajkot–Porbandar, Jetpur–Somnath
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Impact: Travel time from Ahmedabad to Somnath will be cut to just 4 hours
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Coverage: Seamless connectivity between Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Somnath, Dwarka, and surrounding areas
🚧 Namo Shakti Expressway
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Estimated Cost: ₹36,120 crore
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Will directly benefit districts including Amreli, Botad, Surendranagar, Patan, Banaskantha, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Morbi, Jamnagar, Devbhumi Dwarka, Porbandar, Junagadh, and Gir Somnath
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Outcome: All district headquarters will be within 1 hour’s travel time
🚀 Infrastructure & Economic Boost
The new corridors will:
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Strengthen Gujarat’s East-West and North-South connectivity
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Improve access to industrial zones like Dholera, Sanand, Mandal SIR, Rajkot–Shapar, and Porbandar–Kodinar
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Promote tourism with better links to Ambaji, Modhera, Polo Forest, Dwarka, Somnath, and more
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Enable faster movement of goods via direct port connectivity
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Reduce traffic congestion and vehicle emissions
🛣️ Roadside & Environmental Features
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42 interchanges to ensure strong local and regional connectivity
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Wayside amenities every 50 km: parking, clean restrooms, food courts, fuel stations, medical aid
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Eco-conscious design with wildlife crossings (overpasses and underpasses)
The Government of Gujarat, under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister, is committed to laying the groundwork for a new era of development, ease of travel, and economic expansion through these visionary infrastructure initiatives.
