KT Nagar, 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 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.

Nagpur is facing a severe parking crisis, with vehicles occupying a significant portion of road width, leading to traffic congestion and pedestrian issues. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari have called for immediate corrective measures and long-term planning, emphasizing the need to integrate adequate parking facilities.

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.