NMC plans white-topping of 50% MIDC roads by FY 2027-28

Nashik: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has drawn up plans to undertake white-topping of nearly 50% of roads in the city’s Ambad and Satpur MIDC areas by the next financial year (2027-28).

This is a bid to improve road durability and traffic movement in the heavily industrialised zones.Civic officials said, “The decision comes in view of the increasing traffic load on these roads, which cater to hundreds of industrial units and heavy vehicular movement regularly. The two MIDC estates together have around 68km of internal and arterial roads within NMC limits.”The NMC has already started white-topping work on a crucial eight-km stretch connecting Garware point to Papaya Nursery via XLO point, linking both Ambad and Satpur MIDC areas.

The project is expected to be completed by March 2027.NMC commissioner Manisha Khatri said the civic body aims to gradually convert MIDC roads into cement concrete (CC) roads for better longevity. “We are planning white-topping of all the major and minor roads in these industrial estates. The ongoing eight-km stretch is a key connectivity corridor,” she said.Khatri added the civic body has been making financial provisions for improving MIDC roads over the past few years.

During the 2025-26 financial year, the NMC allocated Rs 20 crore for MIDC roads and received an additional Rs 20 crore under the District Planning and Development Committee (DPDC). For the current financial year, a provision of Rs 10 crore has been made.The civic body is also utilising around Rs 50 crore under the Centre’s Urban Challenge Fund to strengthen road infrastructure in the industrial areas. Khatri added that an additional provision of around Rs 20 crore is likely to be made every year from the next financial year to accelerate the white-topping works.Officials said the plan to cover 50% of the roads in Ambad and Satpur MIDC by FY28 is part of a phased approach, with priority being given to key stretches witnessing high traffic density and recurring maintenance issues.The move is expected to reduce frequent repair costs and ensure smoother connectivity in Nashik’s major industrial zones, which play a crucial role in the city’s economy.