Bhandara Road, Nagpur

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced road, highway, and urban mobility projects worth ₹1.5 lakh crore for Maharashtra in 2026, with a significant focus on Nagpur and Vidarbha. Key projects include the 9-km Nagpur–Katol stretch and a six-lane Nagpur–Bhandara highway, estimated to cost ₹2,000 crore. These developments are expected to significantly improve connectivity and reduce travel times within the region.

The Maharashtra cabinet approved ₹931.15 crore for the construction of the Bhandara–Gadchiroli Access Controlled Super Communication Expressway. This four-lane expressway will connect to the Mumbai–Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway, enhancing connectivity and promoting regional development in Vidarbha.