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Festive season bus ban aligns with Rs80 crore mobility plan for new outer terminals
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Nagpur: Private inter-city buses from Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and neighbouring states will stay off Nagpur's main roads, with the traffic department banning pick-ups and drops in the middle of busy stretches during the festive season.
The order, aimed at easing congestion and improving safety, comes as the city's Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) pushes for a permanent restructuring of how intercity buses operate for Rs 80 crore in two phases.
Traffic experts said the temporary measure is part of a broader strategy that may eventually see intercity operations shifted entirely to the outskirts. The idea is already embedded in the CMP prepared by MahaMetro in collaboration with RITES, now in its final public feedback stage.
The Bus Terminal Improvement Plan under CMP proposes redeveloping Ganeshpeth and Mor Bhavan for intracity use only, while creating four new intercity hubs outside the city's dense core.
Phase 1 will see the construction of Parsodi terminal on Hingna Road and Khairi terminal on Nagpur–Jabalpur Road, each with an estimated cost of Rs20 crore, taking the total Phase 1 investment to Rs40 crore. Phase 2 will add terminals at Wadi on Amravati Road and Kapsi on Nagpur–Kolkata Highway, worth Rs 40 crore.
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These sites have been chosen to intercept buses before they enter the city, easing the load on central roads.
Currently, hundreds of private intercity buses arrive in Nagpur daily, many from other states, with unregulated stops that spill passengers directly into moving traffic. "These proposed bus terminals will also serve as a depot for private buses. The exact locations and land acquisition following that will be finalised once the suggestion window is closed and the plan is locked," said a senior MahaMetro official.
While the ban is temporary, the CMP envisions a long-term transition where passengers board and alight only at dedicated outer terminals before switching to Metro, city buses, or autos for last-mile travel. The integration is expected to reduce congestion, cut travel time within the city, and improve safety for both passengers and other road users.
Implementation will be led by MahaMetro in coordination with civic and traffic agencies. For now, officials say the focus is on ensuring smooth travel during the festive season — but the larger shift could follow in the years ahead if the CMP's proposals move into execution.
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