Stretching across 109 kilometres, the expressway is expected to significantly reduce travel time between Ahmedabad and Dholera.

Ahmedabad : The Ahmedabad-DholeraExpressway, a infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity between Ahmedabad and Bhavnagar, is under construction as part of the larger Bharatmala Pariyojana initiative. Funded by the Government of India, this four-lane expressway will run through the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), passing by the Dholera International Airport at Navagam.

Stretching across 109 kilometres, the expressway is expected to significantly reduce travel time between Ahmedabad and Dholera. It is also a key part of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, which will become one of the largest and most extensive expressways in India once completed, as per a report by Magic Bricks.

The Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway is being designed with future expansion in mind, as the four-lane road can be upgraded to eight lanes if needed. Initially proposed in March 2010 by the State Road and Building Department, the project faced delays in the tendering process. However, in 2019, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) finally issued the tenders. The estimated cost for the expressway is ₹3,300 crore.

Apart from improving connectivity, the expressway is expected to provide a major economic boost to the region. The Dholera Special Investment Region, which the expressway passes through, is a key area for future investment and development. The expressway will enhance trade and commerce opportunities, potentially attracting more industries to the area.

Route and Connectivity

The Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway begins near the Sardar Patel Ring Road, southwest of Ahmedabad, and stretches towards Dholera. It runs between NH-8A in the west and SH4, SH6, and the Gulf of Khambat on the eastern side. The route also passes through important areas such as Sarkhej, Sindhrej, Vejalaka, Dholera SIR, and Adhelai.

Envisioned as the backbone of the Dholera Special Investment Region, this expressway will connect directly to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, further enhancing national connectivity. The Ahmedabad-Dholera project is poised to play a key role in Gujarat's growing infrastructure landscape, supporting both economic development and regional integration.