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Ujjain Road Widening Accelerates for Simhastha Mahakumbh 2028; Mahakal Temple Route Expanded.
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News18•01-10-2026, 13:21
Ujjain Road Widening Accelerates for Simhastha Mahakumbh 2028; Mahakal Temple Route Expanded.
- •Road widening work is accelerating in Ujjain for Simhastha Mahakumbh 2028.
- •The road from Mahakal Temple to Mahakal Ghati Square is being widened to 24 meters.
- •On Thursday, the Municipal Corporation began action on a 200-meter stretch with JCBs and police present.
- •Affected individuals are voluntarily removing their constructions and belongings.
- •The road widening, proposed in 2022, will double the current 12-meter width to 24 meters.
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The road stretching from in front of the Mahakal Temple to Mahakal Ghati Square is being widened to 24 meters, doubling its previous width of approximately 12 meters.
The administration is widening main roads to make them more accessible and manage the massive movement of millions of devotees expected during the Simhastha Mahakumbh 2028.
After being pending in court for about three years, the Municipal Corporation proceeded with the action following an order from the Indore bench of the High Court.
