Katraj Kondhwa Road, Pune

The Katraj-Kondhwa road widening project in Pune has seen significant progress, with substantial funds allocated for land acquisition and the first phase nearing completion. This crucial corridor, connecting two national highways, has faced increasing congestion due to rapid development.

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has prioritized arterial road projects in its draft budget for 2026-27, allocating Rs 1,800 crore for road and transport infrastructure. Key projects include the Shivane-Kharadi riverside road and the Katraj-Kondhwa bypass, aimed at decongesting traffic. The budget focuses on completing missing road links and improving land acquisition processes.

PMC has allocated ₹740 crore in its 2026-27 budget to enhance traffic infrastructure, including road repairs, flyover-bridge projects. .A separate allocation of Rs 100 crore has been made for the development of the Katraj-Kondhwa road. Also, Ghorpadi railway overbridge, Aga Khan riverbridge and Suncity-Karvenagar riverbridge are planned to be completed before monsoon.

PMC has acknowledged sewage contamination in the city's drinking water supply, affecting approximately 60 to 70 locations, prompting the allocation of ₹20 crore for pipeline repairs. This action follows complaints from corporators and residents about foul-smelling and discolored wate. Affected areas include Kondhwa, Hadapsar, Katraj, Shivneri Nagar, Bhagyodayanagar, Santosh Nagar and Anjaninagar.