[Happyrev]

Originally Posted by ACMerchant

The section from Vasai Creek to Bhilad( Gujarat border) is where you will have the most issues due to the road being made RCC. So before leaving check in google maps your route and time taken to reach Mundhra and decide accordingly.

Returned from Ahemdabad to Mumbai on 23rd June.
- Its the usual from Ahemdabad, enter NE1 and continue to NE4.
- Exit NE4 at Bharuch exit. The NE4 beyond this point is under construction and unfortunately, there are no barricades placed or any board to tell you to exit there. You may mistakenly just follow the existing signages that tell you to continue straight to Mumbai, only to return back.
- Luckily we were following Google Maps and exited at Bharuch. That's where Google took us to an internal road within Bharuch, Bharuch railway station is on this route. The internal route continues to Ankleshwar. You join NH48 at Ankleshwar.
- From Ankleshwar to Mumbai its the normal NH48.

Be Careful:
- RCC work is ongoing in Maharashtra side. It may not look it, upfront but, the road is raised 4-5 inches above the normal tar road and the transition from tar road to RCC road is abrupt, its like going over a short and steep ramp. It can give your car airtime if you are not within controlled speeds.
- As mentioned in the post above, there are several places where just the two lanes are concrete, the third lane is still tar. The third lane (which is still tar) is a good 5-6 inches below the RCC lane. Be very careful here, as Iron rebars are jutting out of the concrete side of the road and not all are pointing towards the ground, some are pointing upwards

Due to the sheer number of heavy vehicles plying on the road, the drive was way too hectic. I didn't quite enjoy this one.

[jigar1791@gmail]

Just one word to those planning to travel on the highway within MH: AVOID.

We had a leisurely trip last week from Borivli to Daman and back.

The onward drive took us about 6 hours (excluding break time), with 4.5 hours just to clear the MH border (about 90 km from my residence) - even though we started our journey at 7 AM. The entire highway within MH is a mess, from uneven concrete surface patches on the main carriageway to pot-holed service roads and haphazard parking alongside the service roads/fuel pumps.

The return leg was comparatively better, taking us 5 hours (excluding lunch and bio-breaks). We left Daman at 11:30 AM and were home by 6 PM, including a lunch break at Bhagat Tarachand and a bio-break at Sanaya Dhaba near Fountain Junction.

From what we've seen, the concretization work will take about a year more from now. Expect no respite from the current situation at least until next monsoon. Until then, plan your travel using alternate modes (rail/air) and AVOID NH48 at all costs

[BG96]

Planing to do Surat to Pune on a Saturday.
What time should I start preferably to beat the traffic?
Which route should I take? Via Bombay OR via Nashik?

[sinharishi]

I was very fortunate to have reached MH border from Kandivali in 2 hrs flat. The total drive time to Ahmedabad was 9 hrs including driving thru Vadodra to meet a bhpian friend. Left home at 7am and was at talsari by 9am. This was mid-week, Wednesday!

[iKKK]

Dear All,

I am planning a Mum-Ahd-Mum trip in end December. Any recent update on the quality of roads and completion of concretization work?

k

[SteadySteer]

Hello BHPians

I plan to go on a road trip from Pune to Gujarat starting on the 26th of October. I would appreciate any recent information about the road conditions on the Mumbai to Vadodara stretch to help me plan ahead. Thank you in advance for your help!

[ACMerchant]

Originally Posted by SteadySteer

Hello BHPians

I plan to go on a road trip from Pune to Gujarat starting on the 26th of October. I would appreciate any recent information about the road conditions on the Mumbai to Vadodara stretch to help me plan ahead. Thank you in advance for your help!

Pune - Nasik - Saputara or Dharampur - Surat (either by NH48 or can take an alternative route via Surat/Olpad )- Ankleshwar - NE4 - Vadodara.

[SteadySteer]

Originally Posted by ACMerchant

Pune - Nasik - Saputara or Dharampur - Surat (either by NH48 or can take an alternative route via Surat/Olpad )- Ankleshwar - NE4 - Vadodara.

Thanks @ACMerchant!

I have a follow-up question regarding the Navsari to Somnath route (Gujarat). Have any BHPians traveled on this route recently? If so, please share your experiences and valuable insights.

[ACMerchant]

Originally Posted by SteadySteer

Thanks @ACMerchant!

I have a follow-up question regarding the Navsari to Somnath route (Gujarat). Have any BHPians traveled on this route recently? If so, please share your experiences and valuable insights.

Navsari to Surat - State Highway road is good. Then you can go to Hazira and via ferry to Ghogha (https://www.dgferry.com/) and from there to Somnath via Talaja-Mahuva-Rajula-Una.

Or you can drive down Navsari -Surat - Olpad - Ankleshwar - Bharuch - NE4 upto Vasad - Borsad - Bagodara - Rajkot - Somnath.

[SteadySteer]

Originally Posted by ACMerchant

Navsari to Surat - State Highway road is good. Then you can go to Hazira and via ferry to Ghogha (https://www.dgferry.com/) and from there to Somnath via Talaja-Mahuva-Rajula-Una.

Or you can drive down Navsari -Surat - Olpad - Ankleshwar - Bharuch - NE4 upto Vasad - Borsad - Bagodara - Rajkot - Somnath.

Once again Thank you ACMerchant!

From last week, I have been checking for ferry bookings, but it shows no trips available on 27th October. When I called them, they said if there are no ferry trips to book, that means the booking is full, so I have to take the road route.

[adeshgunjan]

Thought I should update, did Mumbai to Vadodara on Saturday 26th, took 16 hours. Left Chembur at 6:30 am and reached my hotel at 10:15 pm. Traffic starts right from Ghodbunder road and it was totally blocked till little before Vapi. It was a nightmare. The problem is that yes there is roadwork but the bigger issue is that there is no one from the traffic dept managing it. Not a single policeman was present and the trucks were simply blocking all the lanes. Some car owners were using their own resources and creating ramps to get out on the faster lane i just worry how do I come back Attached is the trip info.

[adi58]

I totally feel your frustration. I’ve taken this route multiple times this year and faced the same issues. The lack of proper planning and execution is obvious. NH48 has become a nightmare, whether you’re traveling from Mumbai to Ahmedabad or Mumbai to Bangalore.

[bht]

Well, I'm already anxious, I have upcoming BLR-AMD trip and the trip which used to take ~28-30hrs max by bus is now taking at least 36hrs. gone are the days when Rajkot-Bangalore used to be 28hrs by SRS/VRL Volvo buses.

[Satkaj]

Guys planning to leave on 6th Nov to Ahmedabad from Mumbai. Though I have driven on this route million times in past, I have been using plane and train due to poor road conditions past few trips.

This trip I have no choice but to take a car.

Planning to leave by 4Am. Should I opt for Nashik highway? Hope to make it in Max 12 hrs as have function to attend in the evening.

Not sure of road conditions on either of the highways and the connecting roads.

Would appreciate guidance. Thanks.

[ACMerchant]

Originally Posted by Satkaj

Guys planning to leave on 6th Nov to Ahmedabad from Mumbai. Though I have driven on this route million times in past, I have been using plane and train due to poor road conditions past few trips.

If car firstly google the whole route in maps with detailed depart time and see how much time it takes. I have been regularly using maps and 99.9% the time shown is accurate decide which route to take as still the highway is a mess upto Guj- Mah border.

Check train options also.