Maharashtra Government Reviews Mahabaleshwar Tourist Road Upgrades, Kopargaon–Yeola–Manmad Highway And Yeola Bypass Projects

Senior Maharashtra government ministers recently chaired separate review meetings in Mumbai to assess the progress of two major road infrastructure projects that would improve tourist access in the Western Ghats and ease traffic congestion in the Nashik region.

In one meeting, Minister of Public Works Shivendrasinh Bhosale reviewed road development works connecting major hill destinations such as Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani, Wai and Poladpur.

The meeting focused on speeding up work on key routes including Panchgani–Mahabaleshwar and the Surur–Yai–Mahabaleshwar–Poladpur highway.

Mahabaleshwar attracts a large number of domestic and international tourists every year, making reliable road connectivity critical for the region. Bhosale directed officials to ensure that the projects are completed swiftly while maintaining high construction standards.

The minister stressed the need for careful planning because the roads pass through hilly and ghat sections.

Authorities were instructed to widen the roads where necessary, install clear directional signage and improve safety infrastructure along sharp bends and steep stretches to ensure smoother and safer travel.

Given the region’s heavy rainfall, Bhosale also called for durable road construction using modern technology so that the infrastructure can withstand monsoon conditions and reduce frequent damage to road surfaces.

In a separate meeting, Minister Chhagan Bhujbal reviewed progress on the proposed four-lane highway project connecting Kopargaon, Yeola and Manmad along National Highways 160H and 752G.

The minister instructed officials to complete the detailed project report for the four-lane concrete highway and the proposed Yeola bypass at the earliest so that construction work can begin promptly.

Authorities were asked to consider an alternative alignment while preparing the report to accommodate future urban expansion and traffic growth.

Local representatives highlighted severe traffic congestion in Yeola, particularly along the Yeola–Manmad corridor, where increasing vehicle numbers have led to regular bottlenecks.

Former MP Sameer Bhujbal urged authorities to divert heavy vehicles to alternative routes on priority to provide immediate relief to commuters.

Officials from the district administration, traffic police, and the National Highways Authority of India were asked to coordinate closely to address the congestion problem and accelerate planning for the bypass project.

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