All the roads leading to Nashik will be upgraded ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday. A high-level meeting on the highways connecting Nashik was held in the presence of Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, a release from the CM's Office stated (PICS/X)
Updated On: 2025-06-22 10:57 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
Given the large influx of devotees expected to attend the mega religious congregation, Gadkari has given in-principle approval for the construction and upgradation of key roads in and around Nashik through his ministry
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela will commence on October 31 next year, with the ceremonial ‘Dhwajarohan (flag hoisting)’ at Trimbakeshwar and Ramkund in Nashik. The flag will be lowered on July 24, 2028, marking the conclusion of the religious event that is held once every 12 years
Citing the growing faith among devotees and the anticipated increase in footfall during the Kumbh Mela, the CM had earlier requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Central assistance to improve the road infrastructure in Nashik
Following this request, a detailed meeting was convened at the CMO in Nagpur with Gadkari and other senior state officials. A series of key decisions were taken regarding road connectivity and traffic management for the event
Nashik is linked to other regions via eight major routes, including those from Mumbai, Palghar, Pune, Ahilyanagar, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dhule and the neighbouring state of Gujarat. The CMO said these roads will be crucial in handling the traffic load during the Kumbh Mela
