PRAYAGRAJ, Nov. 12 -- Preparations for the upcoming Magh Mela have gained momentum, with authorities accelerating infrastructure and beautification projects to ensure smooth movement and better facilities for devotees. The Public Works Department (PWD) has begun constructing eight culverts over drains on roads leading to the fairgrounds. A major culvert across the Mansaita drain in the Jhunsi area is being built on priority. The initiative aims to facilitate hassle-free movement of devotees and kalpavasis during the month-long religious congregation. The culverts are being constructed at strategic locations along Akshayvat Marg, Mahavir Marg, Jagdish Ramp, Triveni Marg, Kali Marg, Mori Marg, Gangoli Shivala and Old GT Road. Officials said the structures will improve traffic circulation within the mela area and help speed up other developmental works. According to PWD's executive engineer (Construction Division-4) Surendra Singh, work on the culverts has already started. He added that construction of pontoon bridges across the Ganga and Yamuna rivers will also begin in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation has launched a Rs 60 lakh project to illuminate key routes leading to the fairgrounds and enhance the city's appearance ahead of the annual congregation. Under the plan, 10 major roads and 30 intersections across the city will be decorated with attractive lighting arrangements. The project includes repairing existing streetlights, installing decorative lighting and facade illumination at prominent roads and intersections....