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Minister Orders Sindhudurg Road Repairs Before Ganeshotsav 2026
Minister Nitesh Rane wants roads in Sindhudurg repaired before Ganeshotsav.
Many people travel back to the district for this festival.
More traffic means roads need to be safe and easy to use.
Officials checked roads managed by several government departments.
They were told to fix potholes quickly and make repairs that last.
The Kankavli flyover also needs urgent repairs because water has collected in some places.
Officials will inspect major roads for dangerous spots.
They must add signs and other safety equipment where needed and keep checking the roads during the festival.
Minister Nitesh Rane directed officials to urgently repair and strengthen roads across Sindhudurg before Ganeshotsav.
Authorities reviewed roads managed by National Highways, the Public Works Department and the Zilla Parishad.
Rane ordered immediate pothole repairs, emphasizing durable work and continued monitoring during the festival period.
Officials were told to repair potholes on the Kankavli flyover, where water accumulation has reportedly occurred.
A safety audit of major roads was ordered, including checks for accident-prone locations and installation of warning signs and safety equipment.
- Who
- Maharashtra Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane directed officials, including representatives of the Public Works Department, National Highways, the district administration and the Zilla Parishad.
- What
- Authorities were ordered to repair and strengthen roads, fix potholes, repair the Kankavli flyover and conduct a safety audit of major roads.
- Where
- Across Sindhudurg district, including the Kankavli flyover, following a review meeting at Mantralaya.
- When
- The directions were issued on August 19, 2026, ahead of Ganeshotsav.
- Why
- Sindhudurg is expected to receive a heavy influx of people during the festival, increasing traffic and the need for safe road connectivity.
Key facts
- Official issuing directions
- Nitesh Rane, Maharashtra Fisheries and Ports Minister
- District
- Sindhudurg
- Festival
- Ganeshotsav 2026
- Meeting date
- August 19, 2026
- Road agencies reviewed
- National Highways, the Public Works Department and the Zilla Parishad
- Specific repair site
- Kankavli flyover
- Additional safety action
- A comprehensive safety audit of major roads
Sources
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