Nashik issues notices to 18 contractors over delays in Kumbh road works

The Nashik Municipal Corporation has issued notices to 18 contractors over delays in road infrastructure projects linked to preparations for the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh.

Officials said work on several projects had failed to meet scheduled targets.

The civic body is overseeing 28 major road projects that include underground utility duct installation and road redevelopment.

According to officials, only around 15 per cent of the work has been completed against a target of 25 per cent, reported The Times of India.

City engineer Sanjay Agrawal directed contractors to speed up work and improve execution timelines.

Authorities said delays in underground utility work were affecting progress on road construction.

The projects form part of broader infrastructure preparations ahead of the large religious gathering scheduled in 2027.

The delays have raised concerns about completion timelines and traffic disruption during ongoing work.

The development highlights continuing execution challenges in large-scale urban infrastructure projects.