Navsari Maroli Main road, Surat

Surat's initial monsoon rainfall has highlighted the Surat Municipal Corporation's (SMC) poor pre-monsoon preparedness, despite significant spending. Widespread flooding on major roads like Surat-Navsari Road caused severe traffic disruptions, vehicle breakdowns, and impacted daily life.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved ₹1185 crore worth of road infrastructure projects across 24 works covering 383 km in the Surat Economic Region. These upgrades aim to significantly improve transportation efficiency, strengthen connectivity between industrial areas, ports, and agricultural regions, and boost logistics and industrial growth.

The Surat-Navsari Expressway has begun unofficial operations, marking a significant improvement in regional connectivity. This expressway is part of the broader infrastructure development aimed at easing travel and boosting economic activity in the region.