Dwaraka junction to open for Nashik-Dhule traffic by August 31

Nashik, 10 August 2026: The Dwaraka junction will be opened for Nashik-Dhule-bound traffic by August 31, with MSIDC directed to expedite the ongoing work and restore traffic movement at the key junction. The decision was taken during an inspection by Nashik Police Commissioner Sandip Karnik, NTKMA Commissioner Shekhar Singh, NMC Commissioner Manisha Khatri on Monday. The officials also reviewed ongoing works at Mumbai Naka and along Trimbak Road, and issued timelines for opening additional road stretches to traffic.

MSIDC Superintending Engineer Dnyaneshwar Barawkar, NTKMA Deputy Commissioner Yogendra Chaudhari, DCP Zone 1 Monica Raut, ACP Madhav Reddy and officials from MSIDC, NMC, MSRTC and other departments were present during the inspection.

At Dwaraka, officials directed MSIDC to adhere to the August 31 deadline for opening the junction towards Nashik-Dhule traffic. Officials noted that the ongoing work is aimed at providing a long-term solution for traffic movement, but stressed that the temporary disruption caused by the construction needs to be minimised.

The traffic police were directed to increase the deployment of traffic wardens to improve coordination with contracting agencies and assist in regulating traffic around the work site.

At Mumbai Naka, the officials inspected the stretch from Mumbai Naka to Gadkari Signal and further up to Khadkali Signal. Agencies were directed to clear one side of the road before Navratri to facilitate smoother traffic movement.

The Trimbak Road stretch up to ABB Circle was also reviewed. The concerned agencies were directed to complete the road patching work and open one side of the stretch by August 31. Traffic on the adjoining side road will be managed with the help of traffic wardens. Officials also directed agencies to fill potholes on the stretches under construction.

“NTKMA has approved the deployment of additional traffic wardens for the Police Department to support traffic management during the ongoing works. All agencies working on these projects must coordinate closely with the concerned traffic police and ensure that the traffic wardens are effectively utilised to maintain smooth traffic movement,” Singh said.

Khatri said the immediate focus was on reducing congestion at the identified stretches while ensuring that infrastructure works continued as planned.

“The objective is to ensure that infrastructure work and traffic management move together. The concerned agencies have been directed to adhere to the timelines, clear the identified stretches and address issues such as potholes on priority,” she said.