Ahmedabad–Vadodara Expressway
Ahmedabad Vadodara Expressway | |
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Mahatma Gandhi Expressway | |
Route information | |
Maintained by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) | |
Length | 93.1 km (57.8 mi) |
Existed | 16 August 2004[1]–present |
Major junctions | |
North end | Ahmedabad |
South end | Vadodara |
Location | |
Country | India |
States | Gujarat |
Major cities | Nadiad, Anand |
Highway system | |
The Ahmedabad Vadodara Expressway or Mahatma Gandhi Expressway or National Expressway 1 is an
The expressway has 2 lanes each side. The expressway opened in 2004.
History
The expressway was built at a cost of ₹ 475 crore and inaugurated by the then
Toll rates
Toll will be charged at four points - at Ahmedabad, SP Ring Road Ahmedabad, Nadiad, Anand & Vadodara. A summary table of toll rates is as below:
Vehicle Category | Ahmedabad to Vadodara | Nadiad to Vadodara | Nadiad to Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad to Anand | Anand to Vadodara |
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Two wheeler | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
Car/Jeep/Van | 135 | 75 | 555555 | 75 | 55 |
Safety
In 2004, it was reported that the road surface quality on certain stretches of the expressway was inferior due to the substandard quality of construction materials used.
See also
- Expressways in India
- National Highways Development Project
- Golden Quadrilateral
- Delhi Mumbai Expressway
- National Highway 8 (India, old numbering)
References
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