Imagine zipping from the bustling heart of Ahmedabad to the rising star of Dholera in just 45 minutes, instead of a bumpy two-hour crawl. That dream roared to life on Tuesday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut the ribbon on the stunning Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway, a sleek, Rs 5,100 crore marvel of engineering that's set to supercharge Gujarat's economy.


These developments focus on roads, railways, semiconductors, renewable energy, and urban mobility.

Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway Now Open


PM Modi inaugurated the Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway on March 31.

  • Cost: Over Rs 5,100 crore.
  • Type: Access-controlled highway.
  • Length: Approximately 110 km.
  • Travel time: Reduces from 2 hours to 45 minutes.
  • Speed limit: Up to 120 kmph.
  • Benefits: Improves connectivity to Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR), boosts industrial growth, and supports economic development.

Road and Highway Projects


The Prime Minister laid foundation stones for key road upgrades:

  • Four-lane Idar-Badoli bypass with paved shoulders.
  • Upgrade of Dholavira–Mauvana–Vauva–Santalpur section (Package II) of National Highway 754K to a two-lane with paved shoulders.


These projects aim to reduce travel time, enhance safety, and support logistics.

Flyovers for Urban Traffic Relief


Two flyovers were addressed to ease congestion in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad:

  • Inaugurated: Flyover at PDPU Junction on Gandhinagar-Koba-Ahmedabad Airport Road (handles over 1.4 lakh vehicles daily).
  • Foundation laid: Flyover at Bhaijipura Junction on Gandhinagar-Koba-Airport Road (includes parking facilities below).


These will cut commute times to the airport and state capital.

Keynes Semicon Plant Inaugurated


PM Modi inaugurated the Keynes Semicon plant in Sanand, Ahmedabad.

  • Milestone: Second semiconductor plant in India to start commercial manufacturing.
  • Initial product: Advanced Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs) with 17 chips each.
  • Applications: Automotive and industrial power systems.
  • Client: Alpha & Omega Semiconductor (California-based).
  • Full capacity: 6.33 million units per day.


This strengthens India's semiconductor sector.

Railway Infrastructure Upgrades


Dedicated to the nation:

  • Kanalus-Jamnagar doubling project (28 km, part of 111.20 km Rajkot-Kanalus project).
  • Quadrupling of the Gandhidham–Adipur section (10.69 km).


These improve train frequency and freight movement.

Renewable Energy Boost


PM Modi inaugurated Khavda Pooling Station-2 and associated transmission systems.

  • Capacity: Evacuates 4.5 GW of renewable energy.
  • Role: Supports Gujarat's solar and wind power grid.


Gujarat now leads India in solar power generation, as highlighted by the PM.

PM Modi's Remarks on Gujarat's Progress


During the public address, PM Modi highlighted Gujarat's leadership in renewable energy. He recalled establishing a multi-technology solar park in 2010 as Chief Minister, which laid the foundation for the state's solar growth.

Broader Impact


The projects cover connectivity, industry, green energy, healthcare, and tourism. They align with national goals for infrastructure and sustainable development. 

Official sources confirm all details from the Prime Minister's Office and the Gujarat government announcements.