The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has published its latest toll notification effective from May 1, 2025, affecting two critical highway segments between Bhavnagar and Dholera SIR in Gujarat.
🛣️ Toll Sections & Distances
| Highway Segment | Route | Start KM | End KM | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NH‑751 | Nari Junction (Bhavnagar) → Adhelai (Dholera SIR boundary) | 136.000 | 169.308 | ~30.73 km |
| NE‑8 (Ahmedabad‑Dholera Expressway) | Adhelai Interchange → Dholera core | 84.709 | 109.019 | ~23.86 km |
| Combined stretch | Bhavnagar → Dholera SIR | – | – | ~54.59 km |
🚧 Toll Plaza & Management
- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will operate a new toll plaza near Bhadbhid village in Bhavnagar district.
- Collections will begin once the plaza becomes operational.
🚀 Improved Connectivity & Project Update
- Both segments form a key link towards Dholera SIR, part of the broader Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project.
- The NE‑8 expressway is nearing full completion, with over 95% of civil works finished. The 23 km section from Adhelai to Dholera is slated to open soon.
- Once operational, commuters between Bhavnagar and Dholera can expect a markedly smoother and faster journey.
🌱 Benefits & Sustainability
- Funding from toll collections will support high-quality road maintenance and enhance long‑term infrastructure sustainability.
- The fully tolled route is poised to reduce travel time, boost trade logistics, and advance economic development within Gujarat’s industrial zones.
- Plans are in motion to integrate sustainable features such as solar-powered EV charging stations, noise barriers, and eco-friendly landscaping, aligning with Dholera’s smart-city vision.
⚠️ What Commuters Should Know
- Transparency from civil-society groups is urging NHAI to ensure that toll rates remain reasonable and commuter-friendly, especially for local transporters and daily travelers.
- Environmental advocates encourage NHAI to implement stringent audits, along with measures like water runoff retention and tree-lined corridors to preserve ecological balance.
