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Live news feed — last updated 22 July 2026

22 Jul2026

Pune-Nashik Highway Project: Land Acquisition to be Fast-Tracked for ₹7,827-Crore Elevated Corridor

MLA Mahesh Landge has directed officials to expedite land acquisition for the Pune-Nashik Highway widening and elevated corridor project. The ₹7,827 crore project includes a 30-km, eight-lane elevated corridor and widening of the existing highway. This initiative is expected to ease traffic congestion in Pimpri-Chinchwad region especially.

Source: Pune Pulse, TOI

22 Jul2026

Maha Metro Unveils Draft Mobility Plan for Nashik City

Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd has prepared a draft Comprehensive Mobility Plan for Nashik, proposing a 58-km Mass Rapid Transit System with potential for a Light Metro system. The plan includes 131 km of pedestrian infrastructure, 88 km of dedicated cycle tracks, and multimodal transport hubs.

Source: The Times of India

15 Dec2025

Nashik Infrastructure Boost: Corridor Approvals, Rail Projects Advance

NHAI has awarded the Nashik Phata–Khed corridor project, to be executed in two phases at a total cost of ₹7,800 crore, to improve travel times and safety. Phase I, from Nashik Phata to Alandi Phata, is estimated at ₹4,403 crore, while Phase II, the Alandi Phata–Khed stretch, will be built at ₹3,398 crore.Railway Board has approved two new railway lines between Manmad and Kasara for a direct Nashik to Mumbai local train service.

Source: The Times of India, Free Press Journal & 1 others

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