Nashik To Begin Concrete Road Upgrades Across Ambad and Satpur MIDC Zones
Nashik’s industrial infrastructure is poised for a long-overdue upgrade as the state government has directed the municipal body to urgently repair damaged roads and prepare a concrete road blueprint for 68 km of internal roads in the city’s Ambad and Satpur MIDC areas. This follows mounting pressure over deteriorating conditions in these key industrial zones, with businesses and commuters facing daily challenges due to potholes, erosion, and patchy repairs. The government has asked the Nashik Municipal Corporation to begin phase-wise concretisation based on available funds.
The roads in question—36 km in Ambad and 32 km in Satpur—were handed over to the civic body for maintenance back in 1997. However, many have since fallen into disrepair due to inconsistent funding and fragmented responsibilities between the municipal authorities and the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation. The renewed directive comes amid growing concern that the state’s industrial productivity and worker mobility are being compromised by failing transport infrastructure in critical industrial estates, which house thousands of small and medium-scale enterprises. To address the issue, the state has proposed a phased plan for road concreting, beginning with the 8-km arterial stretch from Garware Point to Papaya Nursery. This key connector between Ambad and Satpur MIDC will be reconstructed using Kumbh Mela funds, with Rs 175 crore allocated for the task. Additionally, Rs 10 crore has been set aside in the municipal budget to begin urgent repairs.
Another Rs 6.5 crore has been proposed under the District Planning and Development Council (DPDC) for further road works. Officials said only concrete roads will be taken up moving forward, particularly those with recurring damage. The decision reflects a shift toward more durable, climate-resilient infrastructure in Nashik’s industrial corridors. Concrete roads, though costlier initially, require less maintenance and offer better performance under heavy vehicular loads—key to sustaining industrial movement. The civic administration has also been instructed to prioritise damaged stretches and align work with urban development goals. As Nashik continues to expand its industrial footprint, the road upgrade is seen as vital to fostering a safer, greener, and more efficient urban economy.
With the blueprint under preparation and work orders expected soon, industrial stakeholders are cautiously optimistic. Ensuring that funds are used transparently and projects are completed on time will be crucial. The push for road concretisation could serve as a model for other MIDC areas across Maharashtra facing similar neglect, provided implementation matches intention.
