Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway Traffic: MP Urges Action on Congestion
Imagine a road that's usually busy, but right now, it's like everyone is moving at a snail's pace.
This is happening on a part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway.
Cars and trucks are stuck in traffic because some bridges are too narrow, and there are also a lot of potholes.
A politician asked the government to fix the road.
The government is working on making the bridges wider, but it'll take a while.
In the meantime, they're trying to fix the potholes and might even stop big trucks from driving on the road at the busiest times to help traffic move faster.
Traffic congestion on a 15-kilometer stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway has caused delays.
Lok Sabha MP Hemang Joshi urged Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to address the issue.
Widening of five bridges between Vadodara and Bharuch is underway, with completion expected by the end of 2026.
Potholes and heavy vehicle traffic contribute to the congestion, especially during peak hours and rainy seasons.
NHAI is undertaking patchwork and considering restricting heavy vehicles during peak hours to improve traffic flow.
- Who
- Lok Sabha MP Hemang Joshi, NHAI, commuters.
- What
- Traffic congestion on a 15-kilometer stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway.
- When
- Since June, with repeated incidents during the rainy season.
- Where
- 15-kilometer stretch of the Ahmedabad Mumbai highway (NH-48) between Vadodara and Bharuch.
- Why
- Narrow bridges, potholes, and heavy vehicle traffic are the primary causes.
Commuters
NHAI
Traffic Flow
Commuters
Frustration over delays and poor road conditions.
NHAI
NHAI is addressing the issue with repairs and future bridge widening plans.
- Highway
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad (NH-48)
- Affected Stretch
- 15 kilometers
- Location
- Between Vadodara and Bharuch
- Bridge Widening Completion
- End of 2026
- Traffic Volume
- 1.5 lakh Passenger Car Unit (PCU) daily