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The MORTH (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways) has released a modified toll plan for the National Highway 751 segment (NH-751) and National Expressway 8 (NE-8). This highway is also known as the Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway. It contains a 30 km stretch of NH-751 between Nari Junction and Adhelai (Dholera SIR terminal) and a 23 km part of NE-8 Expressway, Gujarat, from Adhelai to the central spot of the Dholera SIR. The Dholera Smart City is a majorly designed smart city and is expected to bring an increase to the economy.
Latest Toll Notification (2025):
According to the Dholera Expressway Toll 2025 new toll rules by NHAI, the tollable section between Nari Junction and Adhelai (Dholera SIR terminal point) covers approximately 30.727 km, from strategic kilometre between 136.000 to 169.308.
The NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) will handle toll collection at a designated plaza near Bhadbhid village in the community (district) of Bhavnagar.
Overview of the Ahmedabad-Dholera-Bhavnagar Expressway Project
Here, you should know the NE-8 is a tolled piece from Adhelai to the central spot of Dholera SIR, which covers approximately 23.860 km, from design km 84.709 to 109.019. Now, to talk about the NH-751 toll notification, the tollable area between Nari Junction and Adhelai (the terminal point of Dholera SIR connectivity) will cover about 30.727 km, from design kilometer 136.000 to 169.308.
Toll Plaza Locations
Talking about the Gujarat new toll policy 2025, the location between the Ahmedabad-Dholera-Bhavnagar Expressway is the nearby area of Bhadbhid village, Bhavnagar. The expressway toll plaza location is managed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). This plaza location is accountable for managing tolls for the section of NE-8 and will extend to the interchange of Dholera.
Current Construction Progress: Nearing Completion
The 109-kilometer-long Ahmedabad-Dholera-Bhavnagar Expressway is close to completion and is predicted to open in the early days of 2025. This highway is four-lane and will make the travel time between Ahmedabad and Dholera short, which means people will complete their journey in less time, making commutes faster and more convenient. The expressway plays an important role in improving Dholera SIR connectivity, and it is also appealing to investors who are interested in Dholera Smart City.
How the Expressway Benefits Dholera And Bhavnagar
In the state of Gujarat, the Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway is 109 km long. The Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway is very important, as it will give many benefits to the Dholera and Bhavnagar connectivity. The highway is important in improving connectivity and reducing travel time. Also, the Expressway is boosting economic growth and attracting investment all around the world.
The expressway not only promotes faster travel between these locations of Bhavnagar and Dholera but also makes it easier for businesses to establish and operate in the Dholera SIR connectivity (Special Investment Region). It will be a turning point in the way of attracting economic activity, creating jobs, and encouraging real estate growth in the area.
The expressway will facilitate the movement of goods and textiles within the industrial area. It enhances efficiency and reduces costs for businesses. The improved connectivity is expected to create real estate and infrastructure development in Dholera and the surrounding area.
