Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Ujjain Plans Phased Roadworks Ahead of Simhastha 2028
Ujjain is getting ready for the Simhastha fair in 2028.
Several roads may be widened to handle more traffic.
City officials visited these roads to check the work and plan new projects.
They want the work finished on time and with good quality.
Workers may build one side of a road at a time.
Electric poles and water and sewer pipes will be moved in stages.
Officials will also make a plan so traffic can keep moving.
They spoke with residents and checked the roads using an e-rickshaw and on foot.
Officials inspected ongoing and proposed road-widening projects across Ujjain ahead of Simhastha 2028.
Roads reviewed included routes near Harifatak Bridge, Ramghat, Harsiddhi Ki Paal, Gudri Crossing and Piplinaka.
Authorities were directed to begin and complete important widening works within the stipulated timeframe while maintaining quality.
Construction will proceed in phases, including utility shifting and, where needed, work from one side of roads.
Officials will prepare a traffic plan to minimize public inconvenience and keep vehicles moving during construction.
- Who
- Divisional commissioner-cum-Simhastha fair officer Asheesh Singh, collector Raushan Kumar Singh, municipal commissioner Abhilash Mishra and other officials.
- What
- Officials inspected ongoing and proposed road-widening works and planned phased construction and traffic management.
- When
- Ahead of Simhastha 2028; the article does not give a specific inspection date.
- Where
- Across Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, including roads near Harifatak Bridge, Ramghat, Harsiddhi Ki Paal, Abdalpura and Piplinaka.
- Why
- To improve roads for Simhastha 2028 while maintaining traffic flow and minimizing inconvenience during construction.
- Event
- Simhastha 2028
- Location
- Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Officials involved
- Asheesh Singh, Raushan Kumar Singh and Abhilash Mishra
- Ongoing work inspected
- Gada Pulia Crossing through Ambar Colony to Harifatak Bridge Crossing
- Proposed routes
- Kaharwadi Road, Harsiddhi Ki Paal-Ramghat Road, Kaharwadi-Gudri Crossing and other city roads
- Construction approach
- Phased utility shifting and one-side roadwork where required
- Traffic objective
- Keep traffic moving and minimize public inconvenience