Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways addresses the development of National Highways (NHs) in Gujarat, including the Rajkot bypass project, the Ahmedabad-Rajkot six-lane highway, and road repairs due to heavy rains. Sixty-nine NH projects are underway, targeted for completion by Financial Year 2029-30. The Rajkot bypass is scheduled for completion on September 26, 2025.
Key Points / Main Content:
Ongoing NH Projects in Gujarat:
* Sixty-nine projects, costing Rs. 55,614 crores, are in various stages of implementation with a target for completion by Financial Year 2029-30.
Rajkot and Himatnagar Bypass Projects:
* The Rajkot bypass is part of the six-laning of the Jetpur-Gondal-Rajkot section of NH-27, with a revised scheduled completion date of September 26, 2025.
* No proposal for the construction of the Himatnagar Bypass is currently under consideration.
Budget Allocation and Expenditure (in Crores):
* 2023-24: Allocation - Rs. 10,900, Expenditure - Rs. 10,900
* 2024-25: Allocation - Rs. 8,262, Expenditure - Rs. 8,091
* 2025-26 (until June 30, 2025): Allocation - Rs. 2,346, Expenditure - Rs. 2,163
Ahmedabad-Rajkot Six-Lane Highway:
* The Government of Gujarat is undertaking the development.
* Ahmedabad to Bagodara: Main carriageway completed, service road under implementation (40.00 km, Rs. 467.10 Crores).
* Bagodara to Limbdi: Main carriageway completed, service road under implementation (43.00 km, Rs. 396.00 Crores).
* Limbdi to Sayla: Main carriageway completed, miscellaneous work of service road and junction improvement under implementation (38.950 km, Rs. 467.10 Crores).
* Sayla to Bamanbore: 37 km completed, balance minor bridge work under implementation (37.622 km, Rs. 396.00 Crores).
* Bamanbore to Rajkot: 28.375 km completed, balance Hadario Major Bridge, Kuvadva Flyover, and Toll Plaza under implementation (30.586 km, Rs. 416.76 Crores).
Road Repair Strategy:
* Prioritized maintenance of existing NH network and immediate repair of roads damaged by heavy rains.
* NH projects are executed through Build Operate and Transfer (BOT), Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) models.
* Maintenance responsibilities lie with Contractors/Concessionaires during contract/concession periods.
* Performance Based Maintenance Contract (PBMC) or Short Term Maintenance Contract (STMC) for remaining sections of NHs stretches where DLP has ended or is not under any concession period.
Timely Completion Measures:
* Monitoring through digital platforms like Project Monitoring Information System (PMIS), Data Lake, and Bhoomi Rashi portal.
* Periodic reviews with stakeholders to resolve contractual issues.
Impact Analysis:
Executing Agencies (NHAI, Contractors, Concessionaires):
* Impact: Responsible for the timely completion and maintenance of NH projects, including adherence to timelines and quality standards.
* Action Required: Utilize digital platforms for monitoring, participate in periodic reviews, and address contractual issues promptly.
Government of Gujarat:
* Impact: Oversees the development of the Ahmedabad-Rajkot six-lane highway project.
* Action Required: Continue monitoring the progress of the Ahmedabad-Rajkot six-lane highway and ensure timely completion of pending works.
Citizens of Gujarat:
* Impact: Benefit from improved road infrastructure, enhanced connectivity, and safer travel conditions.
* Action Required: Adhere to traffic regulations and report any road-related issues to the concerned authorities.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of National Highways.
Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari: The Minister of Road Transport and Highways in India.
Gujarat: A state in India where National Highway development projects are being undertaken.
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI): The agency responsible for the development, maintenance, and management of National Highways in India.
National Highways (NHs): The network of highways maintained by the Indian government.
Ahmedabad-Rajkot sixlane highway project: A highway project in Gujarat to develop a six-lane highway between Ahmedabad and Rajkot.
Rajkot bypass: A bypass project that is part of the sixlaning of the Jetpur-Gondal-Rajkot section of NH27 in Gujarat.
Financial Year 2029-30: The target year for completion of sanctioned National Highway projects in Gujarat.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 907
ANSWERED ON 24TH JULY, 2025
DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL HIGHWAYS IN GUJARAT
907. Shri Parshottambhai Rupala:
Will the MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
be pleased to state:
(a) the current status of the development of National Highways in
Gujarat, particularly the Rajkot and Himatnagar bypass projects
including the expected timeline for their completion and the total budget
allocated;
(b) the details of the progress made so far on the Ahmedabad-Rajkot
six-lane highway project including the sections that have been
completed or that are still pending;
(c) the strategy for immediate repair of roads washed out due to heavy
rains in Gujarat including the measures being taken to restore
connectivity and ensure road safety; and
(d) the specific steps being taken by the National Highways Authority
of India (NHAI) to ensure timely completion of National Highway projects
in Gujarat, including the Rajkot and Himatnagar bypass projects?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)
(a) The development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs) is a
continuous process. As on date, 69 projects costing Rs. 55,614 crores,
sanctioned by the Government for improvement and development of NHs
in Gujarat, are under various stages of implementation with target for
completion in a phased manner upto Financial Year 2029-30.Rajkot bypass is part of the on-going project for six-laning of
Jetpur-Gondal-Rajkot section of NH-27 with revised scheduled date of
completion on 26.09.2025. As of now, no proposal for construction of
Himmatnagar Bypass is under consideration of the Government.
Details of the budget allocated and expenditure incurred for the
development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs) in the State
of Gujarat including current year is as under:
Year Allocation (Rs. in Crores) Expenditure (Rs. in Crores)
2023-24 10,900 10,900
2024-25 8,262 8,091
2025-26 (till 2,346 2,163
30.06.2025)
(b) The development of Ahmedabad-Rajkot six-lane highway has been
taken up by the Government of Gujarat. The details, as furnished by the
State Government are as under:
S. Section Length Contract Remarks
No. (in km) Amount (Rs.
in Crores)
1 Ahmedabad 40.000 467.10 Main carriageway
to Bagodara completed. Service Road
under implementation.
2 Bagodara to 43.000 396.00 Main carriageway
Limbdi completed. Service Road
under implementation.
3 Limbdi – 38.950 467.10 Main carriageway
Sayla completed. Miscellaneous
work of service road and
junction improvement under
implementation.
4 Sayla – 37.622 396.00 37 km completed. Balance 2
Bamanbore nos. Minor Bridge Work
under implementation
5 Rajkot - 30.586 416.76 28.375 km completed.
Bamanbore Balance Hadario Major
Bridge, Kuvadva Flyover and
Toll Plaza under
implementation.(c) The Government has prioritized the maintenance of existing NH
network and inter-alia evolved a mechanism to ensure Maintenance and
Repair (M&R) of all NHs sections through accountable maintenance
agency including immediate repair of roads damaged due to heavy rains.
NHs development projects are executed on mainly three modes i.e.
(i) Build Operate and Transfer (BOT), (ii) Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) and
(iii) Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC). Concession period
including maintenance for projects on Build Operate and Transfer (BOT)
is 15 to 20 years and on Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) is generally 15
years. In case of EPC projects, Defect Liability period (DLP) is 5 years for
the bituminous pavement works and 10 years for concrete pavement
works. For Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) and InvIT (Infrastructure
Investment Trust) projects, concession period including maintenance is
20 to 30 years. Concession period for Projects on Operate, Maintain and
Transfer (OMT) is generally 9 years. The Contractors/Concessionaires
are responsible for maintenance of the respective NHs stretches within
the contract/concession period of the project.
For all the remaining sections of NHs stretches, where DLP has
ended or is not under any concession period of BOT/HAM/TOT/InvIT
project, Government has taken a policy decision to undertake
maintenance works through Performance Based Maintenance Contract
(PBMC) or Short Term Maintenance Contract (STMC). While STMC works
are generally undertaken for a contract period of 1-2 year, PBMC works
are undertaken for a contract period of about 5-7 years.
(d) Progress of projects is continuously monitored through advanced
digital platforms such as Project Monitoring Information System (PMIS)
and Data Lake, Bhoomi Rashi portal (for Land Acquisition). In addition,
periodic reviews are held at various levels with all stakeholders
including officers of executing agencies to resolve pending contractual
issues and ensure timely implementation of projects.
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