Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Vadodara-Bharuch stretch gets dedicated NHAI unit
The government has set up a special team in Vadodara to manage traffic problems on the busy road between Vadodara and Bharuch.
This team will help fix traffic jams faster, especially during the monsoon season.
The team will work on repairing roads and bridges and will have ambulances ready for emergencies.
They are also planning new roads to separate local traffic from long-distance vehicles.
This is expected to make travel smoother and safer for everyone.
A dedicated NHAI Project Implementation Unit (PIU) has been set up in Vadodara to manage the Vadodara-Bharuch stretch on NH-48.
The initiative follows severe traffic congestion during the 2025 monsoon, prompting a joint inspection by local authorities.
Bridges over the Vishwamitri, Jambuva, Por, and Bamangam rivers are in advanced stages of construction to remove bottlenecks.
Additional service roads are being planned to segregate local traffic from long-distance vehicles.
24x7 highway patrolling and emergency ambulance services have been deployed for faster incident response.
- Who
- Hemang Joshi (Vadodara Lok Sabha MP), NHAI, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
- What
- Setting up a dedicated NHAI Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in Vadodara
- When
- After last year’s gridlocks during the monsoon
- Where
- Vadodara-Bharuch stretch on NH-48
- Why
- To resolve traffic snarls and improve coordination and response times
Local Coordination Advocates
Central Government
Need for Local Response Teams
Local Coordination Advocates
Local coordination is essential for immediate response to traffic issues on NH-48.
Central Government
Centralized management ensures standardized procedures and resource allocation.
Infrastructure Development
Local Coordination Advocates
Local authorities should have more control over infrastructure projects to address specific needs.
Central Government
Centralized planning ensures better coordination and efficient use of resources.
- Location
- Vadodara-Bharuch stretch, NH-48
- Initiative
- Dedicated NHAI Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
- MP Involved
- Hemang Joshi
- Key Bridges
- Vishwamitri, Jambuva, Por, Bamangam
- Additional Measures
- 24x7 highway patrolling, emergency ambulance services, service roads
- Expected Completion
- Vadodara-Navsari section of Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway