By Ashutosh Shukla
Newly constructed, widened, and gleaming roads promise a memorable experience for visitors
Yogi government prioritizes permanent infrastructure for devotees convenience
Mahakumbh Nagar: Once characterized by its narrow and worn-out roads, Prayagraj has undergone a significant transformation under the Yogi Adityanath government. Following the groundwork laid for Kumbh 2019, the city has seen remarkable development ahead of Mahakumbh 2025.
Sources associated with the Mahakumbh said that with an emphasis on permanent infrastructure, over 200 roads have been newly constructed or upgraded, ensuring seamless connectivity for the millions of devotees expected to attend the grand spiritual gathering.
Adding to the transformation, these roads have been adorned with 3 lakh plants and 1 lakh horticultural samplings, enhancing their visual appeal. As devotees flock to Prayagraj for Mahakumbh, they will not only experience seamless travel, but also take home lasting memories of the citys beautified and welcoming atmosphere.
In preparation for the grand Mahakumbh event in Prayagraj, sources informed that a total of 200 roads have been upgraded to ensure seamless connectivity for devotees. These efforts include construction of new roads, as well as widening and strengthening of existing ones, with contributions from three key departments.
Prayagraj Municipal Corporation, Public Works Department (PWD) and Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) worked in tandem for reconstructing, widening, and strengthening of the roads.
Beyond functional improvements, the roads have also been beautified to enhance the citys appeal. A variety of plants have been thoughtfully placed along the routes, with 3 lakh plants and 1 lakh horticultural samplings adorning these upgraded roads.
These enhanced and beautified roads promise to make the journey to the Sangam smooth and spiritually enriching, offering devotees an experience of divine bliss during their visit to Mahakumbh.
Outlining the challenges faced during the work, the sources said that encroachments along the routes were one of the major hurdle. To facilitate smooth construction, a total of 4,426 encroachments were removed, ensuring clear pathways for both devotees and the residents of Prayagraj.
Additionally, legal obstacles were encountered at various sites, with 82 court cases getting resolved to enable the construction process. Infrastructure adjustments also played a critical role, as 4,893 electric poles were successfully relocated to accommodate the roadwork.
Moreover, as part of the development efforts, 170 kilometers of underground cabling were laid alongside the construction of roads, further modernizing the citys infrastructure and enhancing its capacity to host the grand Mahakumbh event.