Mahakumbh 2025: Prayagraj Transformed with Over 200 New Roads and 3 Lakh Saplings
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Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 2 (NationPress) Once known for its narrow and deteriorating streets, Prayagraj has experienced a stunning transformation under the leadership of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Since preparations began for Kumbh, the city has witnessed remarkable advancements in anticipation of Mahakumbh 2025.
The city has undergone a world-class transformation ahead of the largest gathering of followers of Sanatan Dharma. More than 200 roads have been constructed and enhanced, ensuring smooth connectivity for millions of devotees expected to attend this grand spiritual event.
In addition to the transformation, these roads have been beautified with the planting of over 3 lakh plants and 1 lakh horticultural saplings, elevating their aesthetic charm. As devotees come to Prayagraj for Mahakumbh, they will enjoy not only seamless travel but also the lasting beauty of the city’s welcoming atmosphere.
Besides the construction of new roads, many existing roads have been widened to ensure smooth traffic flow.
The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation has spearheaded this initiative, successfully reconstructing, widening, and reinforcing 78 roads. The Public Works Department (PWD) has developed 74 roads, while the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) has worked on 48 roads.
A diverse array of plants has been placed along the routes, with over 3 lakh plants and 1 lakh horticultural saplings beautifying these enhanced pathways. These enriched roads promise to facilitate a smooth and spiritually uplifting journey to the Sangam, offering devotees an experience of divine bliss during their visit to Mahakumbh.
The construction and development of these roads presented significant challenges for the three departments involved. One major obstacle was dealing with encroachments along the routes. To enable smooth construction, a total of 4,426 encroachments were removed, ensuring clear pathways for both devotees and residents of Prayagraj.
A total of 4,893 electric poles were successfully relocated to facilitate the roadwork.
As part of the development efforts, 170 km of underground cabling was also installed alongside the road construction, further modernizing the city’s infrastructure and enhancing its ability to host the grand Mahakumbh event.
