SG Highway Relief: Amit Shah Opens 6-Lane Overbridge in Ahmedabad
Union Home Minister Amit Shah opens a 6-lane elevated corridor on Ahmedabad's SG Highway to ease traffic for 1.5 lakh motorists.
Commuters in Ahmedabad are set for a smoother ride as Union Home Minister Amit Shah officially inaugurated a massive six-lane elevated corridor on the city's bustling Sarkhej-Gandhinagar (SG) Highway on Monday. The new infrastructure project, designed to tackle the chronic congestion of one of the city's most arterial routes, is expected to provide immediate relief to approximately 1.5 lakh motorists who navigate this stretch daily.
A Major Boost for Urban Connectivity
The newly opened overbridge spans four kilometres, specifically connecting the high-traffic ISKCON junction to the Sanand flyover. This strategic link is intended to bypass several congested junctions, significantly reducing travel time and fuel consumption for thousands of residents and professionals.
Sharing the news on X (formerly Twitter), Amit Shah emphasized the economic and practical benefits of the project. He noted that the corridor would not only benefit daily city commuters but would also accelerate the movement of goods and people toward the Sanand industrial hub, a critical engine of Gujarat's economy.
The Cost and Scale of the Project
The construction of this elevated corridor represents a significant financial investment in the city's infrastructure. Details regarding the project include:
- Length: Approximately 4.03 kilometres.
- Capacity: Six lanes of traffic to handle high volumes.
- Investment: The project cost is estimated between ₹415 crore and ₹464 crore.
- Route: From ISKCON Junction to the Sanand Flyover.
A 'Pre-New Year Gift' for Ahmedabad
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also hailed the inauguration, describing the project as a vital addition to the city's urban transit network. In his own post on X, the Chief Minister characterized the overbridge as a "pre-New Year gift" for the people of Ahmedabad.
Chief Minister Patel highlighted that the corridor would make travel not only faster but also safer, providing a modern solution to the bottlenecks that have long plagued the SG Highway. By streamlining the flow of traffic, the state government aims to give the city's connectivity a "new momentum."
"Today, I inaugurated a newly built 4-kilometre-long, six-lane overbridge on the SG Highway in Ahmedabad... It will ease the daily commute for around 150,000 motorists on the city’s busiest route, save citizens time and fuel, and further speed up travel from Ahmedabad to Sanand’s industrial area." — Amit Shah