Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Shahapur Busport Delayed Seven Years, Deadline Set For December 2026
The Shahapur bus stand is being rebuilt because the old one became unsafe.
The government approved the new busport in 2017.
Its foundation stone was laid in 2018.
The first contractor finished only about 30% of the work.
Another agency was then given responsibility, but construction remained slow.
Passengers now wait under a temporary shed that does not protect them well from bad weather.
Buses also travel through the market area because there is no separate route, causing traffic jams.
The transport minister has ordered officials to finish the busport by December 2026.
Local people are waiting to see whether this deadline will be met.
The Shahapur busport project, approved in 2017, remains incomplete nearly seven years after receiving government approval.
The project received around Rs 5 crore in funding, and its foundation stone was laid in 2018.
The original contractor completed only about 30% of the work before the project was reassigned.
Passengers currently use a temporary tin shed and poorly maintained toilets after the old bus stand was demolished.
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has directed officials to complete the project by December 2026.
- Who
- The Shahapur community, former MLA Pandurang Barora, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik and officials of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation are involved.
- What
- A delayed busport construction project is expected to be completed by December 2026.
- When
- The project was approved in 2017, its foundation stone was laid in 2018, and the latest completion deadline is December 2026.
- Where
- Shahapur, Maharashtra, in the Bhiwandi region.
- Why
- The project is intended to replace the old, unsafe bus stand, improve passenger amenities and reduce traffic congestion caused by buses passing through the market area.
- Project approval
- 2017
- Foundation ceremony
- 2018
- Sanctioned amount
- Around Rs 5 crore
- Original contractor's progress
- Approximately 30% completed
- Original completion period
- 24 months
- Latest deadline
- December 2026
- Current passenger facility
- A temporary tin shed with poorly maintained toilets