Koba, Ahmedabad

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 Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has approved a revised budget of Rs 18,518 crore for 2026-27, with a significant allocation for development works. The budget prioritizes basic civic services, infrastructure, urban mobility, and heritage conservation, aiming to improve residents' quality of life and enhance the city's infrastructure.

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has presented its highest-ever draft budget of Rs 17,018 crore for the fiscal year 2026-27. The budget prioritizes infrastructure, and sports facilities, in preparation for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Key allocations include Rs 1,000 crore for elevated corridors and Rs 8,247 crore for sustainable and climate-resilient projects.

Gujarat has recorded a 30% year-on-year increase in revenue from stamp duty and registration fees, reaching Rs 19,102.58 crore in the financial year 2025-26. Surat has emerged as the second-highest city in terms of property registrations, with 2,89,544 registrations. This surge in revenue and registrations indicates a sustained demand in the real estate sector across the state.

Experts at a real estate conclave projected that Ahmedabad hosting at least seven international tournaments could unlock real estate opportunities worth Rs 1 lakh crore, including growth in hotels, housing, malls, and metro expansions, as the government pitches Gujarat as the future 'sports capital of India'.

Two new stations, Juna Koba and Koba Gam, on the Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar Metro Yellow Line opened on September 28, 2025.The stations are located between Koba Circle and GNLU, providing access to Sachivalaya, APMC, and GIFT City.