Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday, October 12, inaugurated the newly developed four-lane road connecting the Jain pilgrimage site Mahudi with Pilvai. The 4.45 km stretch, built at a cost of Rs 20 crore, is expected to ease traffic, reduce travel time and improve connectivity between Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar and Vijapur.

Boost to pilgrim travel and local connectivity

The upgraded route is set to benefit thousands of devotees who visit the Mahudi temple, especially ahead of the upcoming Kali Chaudas festival during Diwali. The state government said the wider road will not only improve transportation facilities for pilgrims but also help reduce fuel use and congestion on nearby highways.

The Mahudi-Pilvai stretch forms part of a larger effort by the state to improve road infras

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