Prayagraj, April 18 -- Owing to the rapid population growth in Prayagraj and the anticipated traffic challenges, two Metro Rail corridors are proposed to be developed within city limits, covering a total distance of 44 kilometres under the Mass Rapid Transport System (MRTS). In addition, widening of 41 major roads in the city is also on the cards.

According to the Master Plan 2031, the two metro rail corridors would crisscross the city from Bamrauli to City Forest Lake (Andhawa) and from Shantipuram in Phaphamau to Cheoki. A Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the metro project is being prepared by the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA), the nodal agency for the initiative.

PDA vice chairman Dr Amit Pal Sharma informed that the DPR is c...