Nashik: Kathe Galli Route Opens As New Bypass For Dwarka Chowk To Ease Traffic Congestion

Nashik has opened a new bypass route to alleviate traffic congestion around Dwarka Chowk, a notorious hotspot for gridlock in the city. The newly paved road stretches from the Kathe Galli signal to the Dwarka-Pune Road. Currently, only two-wheelers and four-wheelers are allowed on the route, but heavier and commercial vehicles will be permitted in subsequent phases.

Traffic congestion around Dwarka persisted even after the Mumbai-Dhule bypass was constructed. The increased flow of traffic on the main Pune Highway led to heavier loads on alternative routes, such as Nagji Signal and Wadala Road, causing lengthy queues on local roads. To address this issue, the Kathe Galli route was developed.

The unpaved stretch adjacent to the retaining walls of the new underpasses was asphalt-paved, rendering it suitable for traffic. Previously, the only operational route from Nashik Road to Shalimar was the one leading to Dwarka Chowk. The new traffic plan redirects vehicles from Dwarka towards Nashik Road, bypassing the congested areas like Dwarka, Shalimar, Kathe Galli, Wadala Naka, and Tractor House Chowk.

The new route is anticipated to alleviate traffic pressure in these regions. More significantly, offering a direct path for light vehicles is expected to ease congestion on alternative roads. However, the true impact of this measure will only be evident once the route is fully operational for heavy and commercial vehicles.