Gandhinagar, May 23: The Gujarat government is set to promote the use of green construction methods in road development, with an investment of ₹1,147 crores. This initiative will kick off 20 road projects across several districts. The primary goals are to enhance road durability, reduce construction costs, and facilitate the large-scale reuse of existing road materials.
This initiative is part of the state’s infrastructure development program, aligning with national development priorities associated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and being implemented under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
Officials indicate that this approach focuses on integrating climate-friendly engineering practices and modern technology to extend the lifespan of roads while minimizing environmental impact.
The program includes roads in districts such as Patan, Gir Somnath, Mahisagar, Bharuch, Morbi, Surendranagar, Surat, Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Anand, Mehsana, Kutch, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, and Narmada.
Key corridors include the Lanva-Manund-Sandar-Balisana and Radhanpur-Mashali-Madhapura roads in Patan, the Bhidiya Somnath Road in Gir Somnath, and several others in Mahisagar, Bharuch, Morbi, Surendranagar, and Surat.
Officials involved in the program stated that the works will encompass road widening, resurfacing, creating four lanes in selected sections, constructing RCC gutter lines, side shoulders, earthworks, road accessories, rumble strips, and safety structures.
Advanced engineering measures such as white topping, glass grid reinforcement, and other stabilization techniques will be employed based on traffic intensity and ground conditions.
Furthermore, officials noted that the technology chosen for each section will be site-specific, based on load requirements and long-term maintenance considerations.
A central component of the program is the use of recycled road materials through green construction techniques. This process involves excavating existing road layers, followed by stabilization using lime and mechanical pulverization. Recovered materials are reused on-site after compaction, cement treatment, and chemical stabilization.
After leveling and reinforcing with modern machinery, a seven-day curing period is observed before applying a Stress Absorbing Membrane Interlayer (SAMI). This fiber-based protective layer is designed to reduce cracking and distribute vehicle loads more effectively.
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