The Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway is a 109 km long , four-lane, access-controlled expressway currently under construction in Gujarat, India. This state-of-the-art expressway will seamlessly connect Sardar Patel Ring Road near Sarkhej (Ahmedabad) to Adhelai village (Bhavnagar district) via the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR).

Why is Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway Important?

Boosts Reduces Travel Time : The expressway will cut the travel time between Ahmedabad and Dholera to just 50 minutes.

Boosts Industrial Growth : It will accelerate connectivity to Dholera SIR, a key industrial hub under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).

Part of Bharatmala Project : Developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under EPC mode, ensuring world-class infrastructure.

Supports Smart City Development : Aligns with Gujarat's vision of making Dholera SIR a global business hub.

Project Details & Timeline

Expressway Length : 109 km

Estimated Completion : June 2025

Total Cost : 3,196 crores (excluding land acquisition).

Implementation Authority : NHAI under Bharatmala Project

Land Planning :50% allocated for infrastructure & amenities, while the remaining 50% is returned to original landowners as a ‘final plot’ under Gujarat's Town Planning Scheme.

Construction & Contractor Details

The Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway is being built in four packages, with leading infrastructure companies handling its execution:
1. Sarkhej (Ahmedabad) – Sindhrej (Ahmedabad)- Length-: 22.0 km, Contractor-: Sadbhav Engineering

2. Sindhrej (Ahmedabad) – Vejalaka (Ahmedabad)- Length-: 26.5 km, Contractor-: Sadbhav Engineering

3. Vejalaka (Ahmedabad) – Dholera SIR (Ahmedabad)- Length-: 22.5 km, Contractor-: GHV India

4. Dholera SIR (Ahmedabad) – Adhelai (Bhavnagar)- Length-: 38.0 km, Contractor-: DRA Infracon

Project Status & Key Updates

April 2020 – Sindhrej (Ahmedabad)- NHAI issued tenders for expressway construction.

August 2020 – Vejalaka (Ahmedabad)- EPC contracts awarded to Sadbhav Engineering (Package 1 & 2), GHV India (Package 3), and Dineshchandra R. Agrawal Infracon (Package 4).

April 2022 – Construction work commenced and is progressing rapidly.

June 2025- Expected project completion and operational launch.

Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway: A Game-Changer for Gujarat

Enhanced Connectivity- Faster and more efficient travel between Ahmedabad and India’s first Greenfield Smart City – Dholera SIR.

Logistics & Trade Growth- Reduces transit time for goods, boosting industrial and commercial activities.

Investment Magnet – Attracts national & international businesses to Dholera SIR & DMIC corridor.

Sustainable Development- Integrated with future-ready infrastructure like Dholera International Airport and green urban planning.


The Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway is more than just a road—it’s a pathway to progress, positioning Gujarat as a global industrial powerhouse. As the project nears completion in June 2025 , it promises to transform connectivity, fuel economic growth, and drive investment opportunities in Dholera SIR.