Kalol, Ahmedabad

The Gujarat government is proposing to establish specialized district planning authorities to check unauthorized constructions on the fringes of growing cities like Gandhinagar. This initiative aims to prevent infrastructural chaos, such as lack of roads and drainage, that often arises when such areas are absorbed into city limits

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is developing sports activity centers under nine city bridges as part of a plan to transform Ahmedabad into an international-level Sports City. Two centers are already operational, and work has commenced on three more.

The cable-stayed bridge at Bhat Circle on the Gandhinagar-Ahmedabad Airport Road is nearing completion. Load testing, a crucial step before opening to traffic, will commence on May 7, 2026. The process involves stationing 18 trucks with a combined load of approximately 700 tonnes on the bridge to assess its structural stability.

The Gujarat government is fast-tracking the development of five satellite towns by 2030, including Sanand & Kalol near Ahmedabad & Bardoli near Surat as part of the Gujarat@2047 Vision. These towns will feature metropolitan-level infrastructure and civic amenities to reduce pressure on major cities and create economic hubs, promoting balanced urbanization and local employment.