Katraj Kondhwa Road Widening Gets Fresh 440 Crore Push for Land Acquisition
The long-delayed Katraj–Kondhwa road widening project has received a significant boost with the state government allocating ₹140 crore for land acquisition, complemented by an additional ₹300 crore earmarked by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). This 3.5-km arterial stretch, which handles over 15,000 vehicles per hour, is being fast-tracked under the direction of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to address severe congestion caused by heavy vehicles and rapid warehousing growth. Administrative processes have been expedited to complete the first phase of a 50-metre-wide road by June 2026. This initial phase includes a main carriageway, service roads, and a grade separator at Mauli Nagar, while the final 84-metre-wide design will incorporate cycle tracks, utility ducts, and dedicated parking spaces.
On-ground work, including boundary demarcation and tree enumeration, commenced on April 7, 2026, under the supervision of a joint committee led by the Municipal Commissioner and the District Collector. Currently, about 32% of the project is complete, with land acquisition for 129 properties in its final stages. To further ease the bottleneck, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is constructing a flyover at Rajas Chowk, extending 260 metres with supporting service roads already under development. As alternative routes like the PMRDA ring road remain pending, this corridor remains the primary link for traffic from Bopdev Ghat and Dive Ghat, making its timely completion critical for the city's southern infrastructure.
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