The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has secured state approval for Phase V of its cement road project, with a budget of Rs 900 crore to convert 135 major tar roads spanning 89.22 km into durable concrete stretches.

This phase will strategically link with roads built in Phase IV and incorporate rainwater harvesting systems aimed at mitigating urban flooding and enhancing groundwater recharge. Zone-wise allocations reflect strong political backing and local planning. The Ashi Nagar zone leads with 22 roads covering 16.49 km, followed by Nehru Nagar with 12.48 km and Dharampeth with 15.36 km, the latter routed through the Chief Minister’s Office. Hanuman Nagar’s 7.94 km roadworks were supported by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, while Gandhibagh’s 3.25 km plan was endorsed by MLA Narendra Borkar and corporators.

Other allocations include 11.90 km in Mangalwari, 13.35 km in Lakadganj, 7.65 km in Laxminagar, and 6.80 km in Dhantoli. Officials stressed that the initiative goes beyond road durability, reflecting a broader urban resilience strategy.