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Vadodara Ring Road's First Phase Opens, Easing City Traffic Congestion

The first phase of Vadodara's ambitious Ring Road project has been completed, covering 27.5 kilometers at a cost of approximately ₹316 crore. Officials state this initial stretch will help improve internal city traffic management by diverting heavy vehicles. The full 66-kilometer project, estimated at ₹1,500 crore, is designed to enhance connectivity between key regions and major highways. Once finished, it is expected to support logistics, industrial growth, and reduce travel time for daily commuters.

Key Points: Vadodara Ring Road Phase 1 Completed to Ease Traffic

  • 27.5-km first phase completed
  • Built at a cost of ₹316 crore
  • Aims to divert heavy traffic from city roads
  • Part of a larger 66-km, ₹1,500 crore project
  • Will link multiple highways and boost regional connectivity
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Gujarat: First phase of Vadodara Ring Road completed, easing traffic​

The first 27.5-km phase of Vadodara's Ring Road is complete, costing ₹316 crore. It aims to reduce congestion and improve regional connectivity.

"The pressure of heavy vehicles on city roads will reduce, and traffic movement is expected to become smoother. - Yogesh Joshi"

Vadodara, April 13

The first phase of the Ring Road project in Vadodara, a key infrastructure initiative aimed at improving traffic flow and regional connectivity, has been completed, officials said.​

The 27.5-kilometre stretch has been developed at a cost of about Rs 316 crore as part of the larger 66-kilometre ring road planned around the city.​

The project, with an overall estimated cost of Rs 1,500 crore, is being executed in five phases by the Vadodara Urban Development Authority (VUDA) and the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC).​

The proposed road is 75 metres wide. Designed to strengthen connectivity between South Gujarat, North Gujarat, Saurashtra and the Mumbai-Delhi Expressway, the ring road will also link multiple state highways, expressways and National Highway-48.​

The project has been planned with inputs from experts at Ahmedabad's CEPT University and is divided into eastern and western sections.​

Municipal Commissioner Arun Mahesh Babu said the completion of the first phase would help improve traffic management within the city.​

"The first phase of 27.5 kilometres has been completed at a cost of around Rs 316 crore. We are now preparing to begin construction of the second phase," he said.​

He added that the ring road has been developed with facilities such as service roads, high-tech drainage and lighting.​

Local residents said the project would help reduce congestion, particularly by diverting heavy vehicles away from city roads.​

Yogesh Joshi, a passerby, said, "The pressure of heavy vehicles on city roads will reduce, and traffic movement is expected to become smoother."​

Shakuntala Joshi, another commuter, said, "This will help in saving time during daily travel and reduce traffic jams."​

Officials said the project is expected to ease congestion in Vadodara by diverting through-traffic and improving overall traffic flow.​

Once fully completed, it is also likely to support infrastructure development in surrounding areas and contribute to the growth of logistics and industrial hubs, strengthening economic activity in the region.​

- IANS

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Shreya B
Great initiative. But I hope the authorities have also planned for proper maintenance. So many of our new roads develop potholes within a year. The high-tech drainage mentioned is crucial, especially after last year's monsoon floods in some areas.
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Arun Y
Connecting to NH-48 and the Mumbai-Delhi Expressway is a game-changer for local businesses. This will significantly reduce logistics costs for industries in the Halol-Savli belt. A much-needed boost for Gujarat's economic corridor.
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Priyanka N
As a daily commuter from Maneja to the city, I can't wait for the full ring road to be operational. The current route is choked with trucks. Diverting heavy vehicles will make the school run so much safer and less stressful. Good job VUDA and VMC!
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David E
Impressive scale and planning. Involving CEPT University shows good technical foresight. The 75m width is future-proof. Hope the service roads are designed to prevent the chaotic roadside vendor and parking issues that plague many Indian bypass roads.
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Karthik V
₹1500 crore total is a huge investment. While better traffic flow is welcome, I sincerely hope the environmental impact and displacement of people, if any, was handled sensitively and with fair compensation. Development must be inclusive.

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