Ahmedabad to Dholera Six Lane Expressway

Six Lane Expressway

A six-lane, access-controlled expressway is being developed to provide high-speed connectivity between Ahmedabad and Dholera SIR. Planned with provisions to expand up to ten lanes in the future, this corridor is designed to support long-term traffic growth, industrial logistics, and smooth regional accessibility. As part of the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), the expressway is recognized as a key infrastructure project supporting economic expansion and mobility in the region.

The project will significantly reduce travel time and enhance connectivity to major industrial zones, business hubs, and residential sectors. This improved access will drive new opportunities for investment, manufacturing, and logistics activity throughout Dholera SIR. Large-scale funding has been allocated for land development, construction, and safety systems to ensure that the expressway is built to national standards.

Once completed, the expressway will support population growth and planned smart-city development across Dholera. It will also strengthen transport links to ports, freight terminals, and major highways, enabling faster movement of goods and improving long-term economic prospects for Gujarat.

Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway Details

  • Estimated cost – ₹3,500 crore

  • Length of the road – approx. 109 kilometers

  • 4 lanes, expandable to 6 and 12

  • On Going – Under construction

  • Project model – EPC

  • Start point – Sarkhej, Ahmedabad

  • End point – Dholera SIR

This greenfield expressway, developed with an estimated cost of ₹3,500 crore, will create a direct and efficient route connecting Ahmedabad to Dholera through multiple industrial zones. The project’s alignment ensures smooth travel for commuters and logistics operators, with future widening planned to match increasing development in the region. Once operational, it will provide seamless connectivity from Sardar Patel Ring Road to Dholera SIR, benefiting nearby towns such as Bavla, Bhavnagar, and other growth corridors.

Key Approvals and Developments

  • Land parcels for the airport have been officially identified and reserved within the Dholera SIR region.

  • Master planning and design proposals have received approval from aviation authorities.

  • The Ministry of Civil Aviation has cleared essential regulatory requirements.

  • Environmental and techno-economic assessments have been successfully completed.

  • Dual-runway configuration has been finalized for future capacity expansion.

  • Connectivity supported by expressways linking Ahmedabad, Dholera, and Bhavnagar.

  • Cargo facilities planned to support export industries and logistics companies.

  • Dholera International Airport Company Ltd. is supervising overall execution.

  • Phased construction aligned with Dholera’s industrial development timeline.

  • Future expansion to include MRO services, logistics hubs, and international airline operations.

 

Six LaneExpected IRR of the project

Economic IRR31.60%
Project IRR12.00%
Equity IRR12.32%