Ahmedabad-Rajkot Highway to finish by December 2025

The six-laning of the Ahmedabad-Rajkot Highway is set to be finished by December 2025. Most of the work is already completed, with 193 out of 197 kilometers done. This project costs Rs 3,350 crore. Additionally, the Gujarat government has approved Rs 550 crore for the Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway. This new road will link Ahmedabad city to the Dholera International Airport, and work is already in progress. In a recent Assembly session, it was reported that illegal mining is a major issue. There have been 17,695 cases of illegal mining over the past two years, with fines totaling Rs 309.25 crore collected. The government is conducting regular inspections to combat these activities. The Dholera Special Investment Region, once fully operational, is expected to create 800,000 jobs. Currently, development is taking place in an area of 153 square kilometers as part of the first phase. These projects highlight Gujarat's efforts to enhance infrastructure and drive economic growth.