Dholera Expressway 2025: A Game-Changer for Gujarat’s Smart City Growth

The Dholera Expressway, a 109-kilometer 8-lane greenfield expressway, is transforming Gujarat’s real estate and logistics landscape in 2025. Connecting Ahmedabad to Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) and the upcoming Dholera International Airport, this smart expressway is part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana and Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). With over 75% completion, it’s expected to significantly boost investor confidence, land prices, and regional infrastructure.
Connectivity: Ahmedabad → Dholera SIR → Dholera International Airport
Dholera Expressway Corridor Land Price Comparison (2022 vs 2025)
Dholera SIR – Residential | ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 – ₹12,000 | +100% to +200% |
Expressway-Junction Sectors | ₹2,800 | ₹7,800 – ₹15,000 | +179% to +436% |
Ahmedabad–Dholera Belt | ₹3,500 | ₹6,500 – ₹10,000 | +86% to +186% |
Project | Distance/Status (2025) |
Dholera International Airport | 15 km from Expressway Sector 8 |
Dholera Metro (Proposed) | Aligned with expressway route |
Bhavnagar–Dholera Highway Link | Intersects at Expressway Node 3 |
Delhi–Mumbai Freight Corridor | Influence zone overlaps Expressway |
🔋 EV zones, freight terminals, and smart intersections are being built alongside.
“NRI interest has surged, especially from the UAE, Canada, and UK,”
— Ramesh Patel, MD, Smart Infra Realty
“Dholera Expressway is not just infrastructure—it’s the spine of Gujarat’s smart economic corridor.”
— Anjali Desai, Urban Infrastructure Analyst, India Infra Monitor
Comparison Snapshot:
Corridor | Highlights |
Dholera Expressway | Greenfield + SEZ + Metro + Airport Integration |
Jewar Expressway (UP) | Higher cost, lower SEZ access |
Mumbai–Vadodara Corridor | Congested and land-clearance delays |
Before investing along the Dholera Expressway, ensure:
✅ Land is in TP Scheme 4, 5, or 6
✅ NOCs from DICDL, Revenue Department, DSIR Authority
✅ Bank-approved project (SBI, HDFC, ICICI)
✅ Clear NA (Non-Agricultural) zoning for investment security
Over 75% of construction is complete, with full launch by December 2025.
It’s a 109 km greenfield corridor connecting Ahmedabad to Dholera SIR and the new airport.
Yes. Land values have jumped 70–85% since 2023.
It’s a dual project under Bharatmala Phase I and DMIC.