The awarded contract is valued at ₹154.60 crores. As part of the mandate, HIL will manage toll collection at the Moti Naroli Fee Plaza and maintain all associated public amenities, including toilet blocks. The accepted daily remittance is ₹1.71 crores, and the duration of the contract for execution is 90 days.
Strategic Significance of the Vadodara–Mumbai Expressway
The Vadodara–Mumbai Expressway is a key segment of the 1,350‑km Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, designed as an eight‑lane, access‑controlled corridor to transform national connectivity. The greenfield alignment bypasses congestion and is expected to reduce travel time between Vadodara and Mumbai from 9–10 hours to about 4.5 hours, significantly improving passenger and freight movement. The corridor links major industrial hubs across Gujarat and Maharashtra and integrates with the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor and the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor, strengthening logistics efficiency.
Additionally, the upcoming Morbe–Kalamboli link will enhance connectivity to JNPA, further boosting freight flow in the Mumbai region.
Arun Kumar Jain, Managing Director, Highway Infrastructure Limited said: “We are honored to receive this Letter of Acceptance from NHAI for the Moti Naroli, Ena, and Gandevi Fee Plazas, one of the most strategically significant stretches on the Vadodara–Mumbai Expressway. This corridor is set to redefine travel and logistics across western India, and our participation further strengthens HIL’s position as a trusted national operator in high‑speed, access‑controlled highway ecosystems. With this award, we continue to expand our footprint in projects that not only enhance operational excellence but also contribute meaningfully to India’s long‑term infrastructure and economic growth story.”
