en.Wedoany.com Reported - India's Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved the expansion of the Dwarka-Datta Mandir section of the Nashik-Pune Highway from six lanes to ten lanes. The upgrade is estimated to cost 2.21 billion rupees and will be implemented by the Nashik Municipal Corporation, with construction scheduled to begin later this month. Officials stated that the project has become particularly urgent due to the approaching 2027 Kumbh Mela.
The project spans 6.4 kilometers and serves as a key entry route into Nashik, carrying a large volume of local and intercity traffic, including vehicles heading to Pune, Shirdi, and the Sinnar industrial region. The project approval confirms the design and funding plan, enabling the municipal authorities to mobilize resources. The upgrade aims to ease traffic congestion and improve travel conditions for the peak pilgrim influx expected during the 2027 Kumbh Mela.
The Nashik Municipal Corporation expects the project to be completed within one year and has indicated that preparatory work is largely finished. Municipal Commissioner Manisha Khatri revealed that 95% of the required land has been secured, with the remaining 5% to be acquired through transfer of development rights. Under the proposed redesign, the road, currently 25 meters wide, will be expanded to 45 meters, providing wider carriageways and service roads. Dedicated service roads and footpaths will be built on both sides to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce traffic bottlenecks caused by roadside commercial activities.
Authorities anticipate that measures such as adding lanes, widening the road surface, and constructing dedicated service roads will alleviate congestion on one of the city's busiest corridors and support traffic flow during the Kumbh Mela. With central approval and funding estimates confirmed, the municipal authorities will now proceed with land acquisition and construction arrangements.
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