Shahapur Busport Project Stuck For Seven Years, Maharashtra Minister Sets December 2026 Deadline
Bhiwandi: The long-pending Shahapur busport project, envisioned to improve passenger amenities and transform the region’s public transport infrastructure, continues to remain incomplete nearly seven years after receiving government approval. Despite the sanction of around Rs 5 crore and the completion of the foundation-laying ceremony, the project has failed to progress at the expected pace,…
The Shahapur busport project, initially approved in 2017 with a budget of nearly Rs 5 crore, remains incomplete nearly seven years later. Former MLA Pandurang Barora recently urged Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik to intervene and expedite construction. The foundation stone was laid in 2018, and the contract awarded to M/s Karda Company, but only 30% of the work has been completed.
The project's delays have led to significant inconvenience for daily commuters, students, women, and senior citizens. The old bus stand, built in 1978, was in poor condition and deemed unsafe. The temporary structures erected after demolition of the old bus stand have further exacerbated commuter hardships. Despite a 24-month deadline and the change of executing agency, progress has remained slow.
Now, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has directed officials to complete the project by December 2026, hoping the deadline will spur action after years of delays.
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