Olpad, Surat

A Rs 356 crore coastal highway project has been launched with a groundbreaking ceremony in Surat's Olpad taluka. This project aims to improve connectivity across South Gujarat by significantly shortening the travel distance between Hazira in Surat and Kantyajal in Bharuch from approximately 55 km to 18-20 km. The four-lane highway will pass through several coastal villages.

Surat has been identified as a key Tier-2 city leading the property boom in 2026, driven by infrastructure development, job growth, and migration. Its status as a global hub for textiles and diamonds, coupled with continuous migration, fuels sustained housing demand. Improved connectivity, industrial expansion, and rising employment opportunities are attracting homebuyers and investors seeking value and long-term appreciation.

The Surat Municipal Corporation's (SMC) Standing Committee has presented a revised civic budget of ₹11,301 crore for 2026-27, an increase of ₹708 crore from the initial draft. Additional funds have been allocated for various civic initiatives, including a higher allocation for the Sarthana zone due to its ongoing infrastructure development.