Katol Rd, 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.

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.