A New Expressway Network to connect temples & trade in Gujarat

Gandhinagar, Gujarat: In a massive infrastructure push, the state of Gujarat has announced an ambitious plan to build a network of six new expressways spanning 1,100 kilometres to connect its industrial hubs, ports, and major pilgrimage destinations. The initiative, worth ₹96,000 crore, aims to enhance regional integration and accelerate the state’s economic and spiritual connectivity.

The projects are being implemented under the Gujarat State Road Development Corporation (GSRDC), which in May 2025 invited proposals from consultants to conduct feasibility studies and prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for all six expressways. The studies will assess the technical and financial viability of the projects and design four- to six-lane high-speed corridors, with completion expected within a 12-month period.

 

The proposed expressways are:

Together, these form two mega corridors — the Namo Shakti Expressway and the Somnath–Dwarka Expressway — both featured in the state’s 2025–26 budget.

This strategic network will also integrate key ports like Pipavav and Porbandar, improving Gujarat’s connection to national and global markets. Once completed, Gujarat’s total four- to six-lane highway length will exceed 8,000 kilometres.

Officials estimate that 45% of the state’s population across 13 districts will benefit directly. The expressways will feature 42 interchanges, wildlife crossings, and amenities every 50 kilometres—including rest areas, food courts, and fuel stations.

By reducing travel time between district headquarters to under an hour, the new expressway grid is expected to transform Gujarat’s logistics landscape, foster industrial expansion, and strengthen its reputation as India’s gateway for trade, tourism, and transport.