The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (Auda), aiming to expedite the widening of the SP Ring Road into a six-lane thoroughfare, has enlisted Translink to develop a detailed project report (DPR) for the project estimated to cost approximately Rs 800 crore.
The DPR will include the design of the six-lane road, identification of potential new flyovers at intersections through traffic surveys, and the refurbishment or extension of the Bhat and Kamod river bridges situated on the western and eastern sides of the ring road, respectively. This decision was made during Auda’s 274th board meeting. Importantly, the project will not necessitate additional land acquisition, as Auda intends to utilize the existing 60-meter right of way.
The civic body is considering three alternatives for funding the project: self-financing with toll collection, a build-operate-transfer (BOT) model, or a public-private partnership (PPP). However, the decision on this will be made after the completion of the DPR.