Hudkeshwar Rd, Nagpur

The first phase of the six-lane twin cable-stayed bridge at Ajni, also known as 'Laxman Jhula', is expected to miss its pre-monsoon completion deadline due to substantial pending work. The Rs332 crore project aims to replace a 125-year-old bridge and improve connectivity between South and Central Nagpur.

Residents in areas along the Besa-Pipla road are experiencing a water crisis, attributed to erratic urban planning during the early expansion phases of these localities. This fragmented growth has led to difficulties in developing essential utility networks,

The Bajaj Nagar Square traffic island in Nagpur has been dug up repeatedly due to issues with underground sewage infrastructure. This recurring problem has caused significant frustration among commuters and residents, highlighting potential flaws in the initial planning and execution of the traffic island project.

A significant infrastructure upgrade is planned for Besa, with ₹25 crore sanctioned for the concretisation of the Hudkeshwar stretch. The project aims to upgrade the existing tar road into a durable four-lane cement corridor, enhancing traffic flow and improving connectivity. The upgraded stretch is expected to ease congestion and support the area's growing population and real estate activity.

Central Nagpur residents are seeking the mayor's intervention against the Nagpur Municipal Corporation's (NMC) proposed 18-storey commercial complex within Gandhibagh Garden, the last major open space in the congested locality. Residents fear the project could affect nearly 27 trees and lead to severe traffic congestion on the arterial road.