Vavol, 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 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.