Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Ahmedabad Metro Plans New Thaltej Gam–Godhavi Route
Ahmedabad is planning to build another metro route.
The new route would run from Thaltej Gam to Godhavi in western Ahmedabad.
It would be about 10.26 kilometers long.
The route is planned to have eight elevated stations.
The construction tender is worth about ₹860 crore.
Companies can submit bids until November 16, 2026.
The new line would give more people access to metro trains.
Ahmedabad Metro is also planning links to the airport and GIFT City.
These projects could give commuters more choices for daily travel.
GMRC invited bids for a 10.26-km elevated viaduct between Thaltej Gam Dead End and Godhavi Dead End.
The proposed stretch will include eight elevated stations and electrical and mechanical works.
The tender, opened on October 1, 2026, is valued at ₹860.01 crore, with bids due by November 16, 2026.
The corridor is planned to expand metro access toward western Ahmedabad and add to the existing Thaltej Gam–Vastral Gam East-West corridor.
Other planned expansions include airport connectivity through Phase 2A and an additional GIFT City link through Phase 2B.
- Who
- The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited invited bids for the project.
- What
- A 10.26-km elevated Thaltej Gam–Godhavi metro stretch with eight stations is planned.
- When
- The tender was opened on October 1, 2026, and bids are open until November 16, 2026.
- Where
- The proposed corridor runs from Thaltej Gam Dead End to Godhavi Dead End in Ahmedabad.
- Why
- The expansion is intended to improve metro access in western Ahmedabad and provide commuters with another public transport option.
- Project
- Thaltej Gam Dead End–Godhavi Dead End elevated viaduct
- Length
- 10.26 km
- Stations
- Eight elevated stations
- Tender value
- ₹860.01 crore
- Tender dates
- Opened October 1, 2026; bids close November 16, 2026
- Airport expansion
- Phase 2A covers 6 km from Koteshwar Road to Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport and includes five stations
- GIFT City expansion
- Phase 2B covers 3.33 km from GIFT City to Shahpur and includes three elevated stations