| Sarkhej – Gandhinagar Highway | |
|---|---|
 Highway Map | |
| Route information | |
| Maintained byGovernment of Gujarat | |
| Length | 44.5 km (27.7 mi) |
| Existed | 2002–present |
| Major junctions | |
| Southwest end | Sarkhej |
| North end | Gandhinagar |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| States | Gujarat |
| Highway system | |
TheSarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway, colloquially theS.G. Road orS.G. Highway, connects the city ofAhmedabad withGandhinagar, the capital of the state ofGujarat, India. It forms a major part ofNH 147, which connectsSarkhej withChiloda nearGandhinagar. It is a major artery road for commercial and public transport, and is witnessing a major construction boom along its route towards Gandhinagar.
The highway was primarily built as a mean to bypass traffic from the city centre of Ahmedabad. But lower land prices led to a boom in real estate and the retail industry. Presently, prices of land within the vicinity of the highway are more comparable to those in downtown areas. It has emerged as a hub for educational, entertainment and corporate parks.
In 2015, theNational Highways Authority of India transferred administrative control of the highway to theGovernment of Gujarat.[1]
The highway is dotted withAhmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) bus stops, which connect the highway with the interior of the city. AMTS has also started a feeder air conditioning bus service in association withAirports Authority of India, connectingSardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport with the city, with its last stop at Karnavati Club on the Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway.[2]
It is estimated that a minimum of one lakh PCUs (passenger car units) travels per day on this highway.[3] And, during the festivals and on Mondays and Tuesdays, there is a sharp jump in the volume of traffic.
In 2015,Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) started earmarking paid parking spots for various categories of vehicles on 4.7 km stretch between Karnavati Club and Hebatpur-Sola on the Highway, where a number of offices and shopping complexes are located.[4]
The highway is dotted with large-scale retail outlets like Lifestyle, Globus, Croma, and Westside. Various automotive dealership showrooms includingPorsche,BMW,Audi,Triumph,Jaguar,Land Rover,Range Rover,Nissan,Volvo,Toyota,Rolls-Royce,Harley-Davidson,Honda,Skoda,Jeep,[5]Ducati[6] andMercedes are located on this road.
The Times of India reports during 22 July 2023 a significant increase in road traffic accidents on SG Road in Ahmedabad, India, according to data from emergency service provider EMRI 108. The2022–23 period saw an average of eight accidents daily, a 65% rise from the previous year. This surge has led to a doubling of ambulance services in the area. The high accident rate is attributed to SG Road's nature as a city-passing highway with heavy converging traffic and higher average vehicle speeds. Implementing speed calming measures, proper signage, lane demarcation, and adequate lighting are suggested as potential solutions to reduce accidents.[10]
