Prayagraj, December 1: Preparations for the Mahakumbh 2025 are being fast-tracked ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Prayagraj on December 13. The Public Works Department (PWD) is working diligently to complete key infrastructure projects, including road renovations and the construction of pontoon bridges. So far, 27 roads have been renewed, with the remaining roads set to be completed by December 10.
In addition to road renewal, beautification work on 17 roads is expected to be finished by December 5. Out of the 89 total projects assigned to PWD, 60 have already been finished, and the remaining projects are slated for completion by December 10.
PWD Chief Engineer AK Dwivedi stated that the department has been tasked with renovating 92 roads, out of which 27 have already been completed. All renewal work preceding as planned, and the supply of raw materials has been fully completed at all sites.
Notably, the supply of 488 km of checkered plates for the fair area has been completed. While there was a minor issue with sand, Dwivedi assured that it would be resolved quickly, allowing the department to stay on track and complete all tasks within the scheduled timeframe.
Chief Engineer Dwivedi shared that the beautification of 17 roads, originally set for completion by December 10, is expected to be finished by December 5, ahead of schedule. Additionally, renovations on Airport Road, Rasulabad Ghat Road, and Phaphamau-Sahso Road are nearing completion, along with work on 15 junctions.
In the fair area, PWD is handling six projects, all of which are on track to be completed by December 10. Out of 83 projects outside the fair area, most have already been completed. The department is reviewing which of these projects will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi, with a decision expected soon.
