Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s standing committee returned the proposal for road widening and construction of the Jantanagar overbridge in Gota ward. It ordered a detailed survey before deciding whether the overbridge is required. The proposal was submitted under the nationwide gate-free campaign. Officials must also examine junction improvements, one-way traffic systems and signal optimisation as alternatives. The decision was taken on Thursday amid controversy over the Makarba railway overbridge in Vejalpur.

The ninth AM-NGS Property Expo opens September 26 at 10 am at Shri Shivshakti Convention Centre near Vaishnodevi Circle on SG Highway. The two-day event runs until 7.30 pm on September 26 and 27; entry is free. It will feature 31 stalls representing more than 20 builders and over 150 residential and commercial properties from Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and nearby areas. Options include 2, 3 and 4 BHK apartments, bungalows, luxury villas, weekend homes, residential plots and commercial spaces, priced from around ₹50 lakh to ₹10 crore. Eligible spot bookings can receive discounts of up to ₹10 lakh on both days. Locations include Jagatpur, Zundal, Gota, Adalaj, Chandkheda, Vaishnodevi Circle, SP Ring Road, Viramgam, Gandhinagar and Sargasan. Home-loan information and hourly lucky draws with gift hampers are planned. Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel is chief guest; Ahmedabad Mayor Hitesh Barot, Vejalpur MLA Amit Thakar and former MP Narhari Amin are guests of honour. Participating developers include Deep Builders, Sangath IPL, Swagat Group, A.G. Group, Shri Ramji Ayodhya Group, Navkar Heights, Parshwanath Corporation, Shiv Shaligram Group, Shyam Soham Group, Ganesh Group and Shyona Group.

Recent rain damaged roads in Gota and Ghatlodia. The road near the crematorium in Gota ward has frayed, causing hardship for travellers. Cave-ins were reported near Memnagar Lake, Manekbaug Crossroads and on the stretch towards Shyamal Crossroads.

Nilesh Patel, deputy municipal commissioner of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s North West Zone, said the road from Stavan Ample to Anutham Crossroads, up to the Gota crematorium main road, has been approved for work by AMC’s road project department. The left carriageway from the central verge between Stavan Ample Crossroads and Anutham Crossroads has been completed to the DBM (dense bituminous macadam) level.

AMC will e-auction nine plots acquired under Town Planning schemes on October 15-16. Five plots auctioned October 15, four on October 16. Localities: Sola, Gota, Ambli, Jagatpur, Ranip, Hanspura. Expected revenue: ₹1,001 crore. Largest property: Plot No. 96 (TP-109) in Hanspura, 41,843 sq m, upset price ₹71,000 per sq m, expected to fetch ₹297 crore. Registration deadline: October 12. Bidding deadline: October 14. Revenue to fund drinking water, sewerage, roads, streetlights, stormwater drainage, parks, libraries, civic centres, fire stations.

• Ahmedabad’s North and South corridors are attracting value-conscious buyers, luxury seekers and long-term investors as prices rise in established western areas including Bodakdev, Thaltej, Prahladnagar and Science City.
• North Ahmedabad’s demand is linked to GIFT City’s growth as an IFSC attracting banking, technology and financial institutions, as well as the SP Ring Road and Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2. Connectivity serves Sanand and Changodar industrial zones, central business districts, Gandhinagar’s Electronic Estate and SG Highway offices.
• Key northern localities are Gota, Chandkheda, Zundal, Motera, Jagatpur and Chharodi. Gota has mid-premium 2BHK and 3BHK apartments, established roads, water distribution and AUDA municipal coverage. Chandkheda offers established schools, colleges, hypermarkets and healthcare; Zundal has newer developments and rental demand from professionals.
• Motera’s profile is linked to the world’s largest cricket stadium. Jagatpur and Chharodi have premium, low-density 3BHK, 4BHK and sky-villa developments. Aristo Anantam Chharodi is cited as an example.
• South Bopal and Vasna are among the southern growth localities; the SP Ring Road connects the corridor to Changodar, Sanand and Aslali.