Sitabuldi, Nagpur

The Maharashtra Urban Development Department has upheld the Nagpur Municipal Corporation's (NMC) decision to demolish unauthorized commercial structures in Kachipura. . The decision is expected to facilitate the development of a BKC-style business district in Nagpur, featuring office towers, retail centers, and hospitality projects, thereby boosting commercial activity and urban development.

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.

Roadside hawkers and vendors have returned to key areas like Jhansi Rani Square and Wardha Road shortly after a major anti-encroachment drive by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). This recurring issue highlights challenges in enforcement and pedestrian safety, forcing pedestrians onto roads.

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.

Phase 3 of the Nagpur Metro project proposes a 54.5 km expansion, which will bring the total network to nearly 129 km. This significant growth will place Nagpur among the most extensively connected Tier-2 cities in India. The expansion includes new corridors and Nagpur's first underground metro stretch.

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.