Katol, Nagpur

The NMC has approved a budget of Rs 6,202.99 crore for the fiscal year 2026-27. The budget, passed after extensive debate, focuses on infrastructure development, healthcare, education, and revenue enhancement without increasing property taxes.

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.

The Maharashtra government has approved the development of a new Outer Ring Road around Nagpur, a project estimated to cost ₹7,474 crore. This initiative is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity across the Nagpur metropolitan region.

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.

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.

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.