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Gadkari Announces ₹2,502.91 crore Highway Upgrade for Gujarat’s NH‑351G and Two Bypasses
✍️ Swarajya
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 12:36 PM
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari unveiled a ₹2,502.91‑crore project to widen NH‑351G and construct two bypasses in Gujarat, aiming to improve connectivity and reduce traffic congestion.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced a massive infrastructure programme worth ₹2,502.91 crore for the state of Gujarat. The scheme will focus on upgrading National Highway 351G, a key arterial road that links several districts in the region.
The project includes the construction of two new bypasses designed to divert heavy traffic away from congested town centres, thereby improving travel time and safety for commuters. Detailed project reports have been prepared, and the works are expected to commence after the necessary clearances are obtained.
Funding for the initiative will come from the central government's road development budget, and the implementation will be overseen by the National Highways Authority of India in coordination with Gujarat's state authorities. Once completed, the upgraded highway and bypasses are projected to boost trade, tourism, and overall economic activity in the affected areas.
Stakeholders, including local businesses and transport unions, have welcomed the announcement, citing the anticipated reduction in vehicle operating costs and the potential for job creation during the construction phase.
The timeline for the project has not been disclosed, but officials indicated that the works will be executed in phases to minimise disruption to existing traffic.
The project includes the construction of two new bypasses designed to divert heavy traffic away from congested town centres, thereby improving travel time and safety for commuters. Detailed project reports have been prepared, and the works are expected to commence after the necessary clearances are obtained.
Funding for the initiative will come from the central government's road development budget, and the implementation will be overseen by the National Highways Authority of India in coordination with Gujarat's state authorities. Once completed, the upgraded highway and bypasses are projected to boost trade, tourism, and overall economic activity in the affected areas.
Stakeholders, including local businesses and transport unions, have welcomed the announcement, citing the anticipated reduction in vehicle operating costs and the potential for job creation during the construction phase.
The timeline for the project has not been disclosed, but officials indicated that the works will be executed in phases to minimise disruption to existing traffic.