15 Dec2025
Nagpur and Vidarbha to Receive Massive Infrastructure Boost
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.
Source: The Times of India, Swarajya & 2 others