# Gujarat Highway Project Approved for 6 Lanes

> Centre approves Rs 1,182 cr project to widen Gujarat highway for 6 lanes, 2 railway overbridges and 3 underpasses.
- Title: Gujarat Highway Project Approved for 6 Lanes | Shortify
- Summary: Centre approves Rs 1,182 cr project to widen Gujarat highway for 6 lanes, 2 railway overbridges and 3 underpasses.
- Keywords: gujarat, national highway, nitin gadkari, roadway infrastructure, nh-151a, maliya pipalia, Financialexpress
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/business/roadways-rs-1182-cr-gujarat-highway-project-6-lanes-2-railway-overbridges-3-underpasses-planned-4384460
- Author: Anamika Sinha
- Published: 2026-11-14T10:06:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gujarat, national highway, nitin gadkari, roadway infrastructure, nh-151a, maliya pipalia, business, money, news
## Project Approval
The Centre approved a Rs 1,182.40 crore project to widen the 24.51 km Maliya-Pipalia stretch of NH-151A in Morbi, Gujarat to six lanes.
## Infrastructure Details
The project includes 2 railway overbridges, 3 underpasses, a bypass, and concrete service roads.
## Connectivity Benefits
Improved access to Navlakhi Port and industrial areas in western Morbi district.
## Gadkari's Statement
Minister Nitin Gadkari said the project would reduce congestion, enhance road safety, and improve regional economic growth.
## Economic Corridor Impact
The highway is part of the Amritsar-Jamnagar Economic Corridor, boosting trade and logistics.
## Current Road Conditions
Existing highway has two lanes with paved shoulders and faces heavy congestion.
## Key takeaway

India's Centre approved a Rs 1,182.40 crore project to widen 24.51 km of NH-151A in Gujarat to six lanes, including 2 railway overbridges and 3 underpasses, to improve connectivity to Navlakhi Port and industrial areas.