Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Centre Approves ₹7,801-Crore Elevated Corridor for Pune–Nashik Highway
MP Rajabhau Waje from Nashik raised serious concerns in the Lok Sabha about the bad condition of the Pune–Nashik Highway.
He talked about how traffic jams, poor roads, and accidents are causing problems for people who use the highway every day, including workers, farmers, and students.
The government listened and announced a big plan to build an elevated road costing ₹7,801 crore.
This new road will have eight lanes and is expected to be finished by 2030–31.
The government is also working on quick fixes in some areas to make things better right now.
MP Rajabhau Waje raised issues of traffic congestion and poor road conditions on the Pune–Nashik Highway in Lok Sabha.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced immediate measures for junction improvements and traffic management in Chakan and Khed areas.
The Central Government approved a ₹7,801 crore project for an eight-lane elevated corridor on the Pune–Nashik Highway.
The project aims to address long-standing congestion issues and is targeted for completion by 2030–31.
The highway is crucial for Nashik's economy, serving as a transport corridor for agricultural produce, industrial goods, tourism, education, and healthcare.
- Who
- MP Rajabhau Waje, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
- What
- Approval of ₹7,801 crore elevated corridor project for Pune–Nashik Highway
- When
- Announced in Lok Sabha
- Where
- Pune–Nashik Highway (NH-60)
- Why
- To address severe traffic congestion, poor road conditions, and rising accidents
MP Rajabhau Waje's Concerns
Government's Response
Traffic Congestion and Road Conditions
MP Rajabhau Waje's Concerns
MP Rajabhau Waje raised concerns about severe traffic congestion, poor road conditions, and rising accidents on the Pune–Nashik Highway, impacting industries, farmers, traders, students, and daily commuters.
Government's Response
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari acknowledged the issues and announced immediate measures, including junction improvements and traffic management works, particularly in Chakan and Khed areas.
Infrastructure Development
MP Rajabhau Waje's Concerns
Waje demanded concrete answers on proposed bypasses, flyovers, and dedicated infrastructure to support Nashik's industrial growth.
Government's Response
The Central Government approved a ₹7,801 crore project for an eight-lane elevated corridor as a permanent solution, to be completed by 2030–31.
- Project Cost
- ₹7,801 crore
- Project Scope
- Eight-lane elevated corridor
- Completion Target
- 2030–31
- Key Areas for Immediate Measures
- Chakan and Khed
- Impacted Groups
- Industries, farmers, traders, students, daily commuters