Ahmedabad: The city’s renowned riverfront is set to be extended by 22km, reaching up to the Pethapur thermal power plant in Gandhinagar.

This project, to be executed in five stages (Phases 3 to 7), aims to enhance connectivity between various areas and alleviate traffic congestion.

Upon completion, the total length of the riverfront will be 38.5km, making it the world’s longest riverfront, according to senior urban development officials.

The ambitious plan will be led by the state government through the Gujarat Urban Development Company Ltd (GUDCL), the nodal agency.

Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL), which has already developed 11km of the riverfront in Phase 1 and is working on a 5.5km stretch between Subhash Bridge and Indira Bridge in Phase 2, will be involved in the expansion.

The project will involve collaboration with various stakeholders, including the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (Auda), Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC), Gandhinagar Urban Development Authority (Guda), GIFT City, and the irrigation department.