MP High Court single-judge bench dismissed two petitions challenging Ujjain Municipal Corporation's decision to demolish a portion of Shahi Masjid for road widening. Court ruled the Corporation followed necessary legal provisions and statutory procedures while observing principles of natural justice. Road is to be widened to 15 metres. Proposed demolition involves portion of prayer hall (Jamat Khana), 120-foot-tall minaret, and Mazhar Chouk Shahi. Court noted on same road portions of constructions of ten temples and one mosque already removed, and authorities took action against about 80 religious places total. Petitioners claimed property is ancient structure existing for generations and challenged decision as violating fundamental rights under Articles 14, 25, 26 of Constitution. Court rejected contentions, citing upcoming Simhastha Kumbh 2028, larger public interest, traffic management needs, property location near Mahakaleshwar Temple and Kshipra River, and Ujjain Development Plan 2035.

A new Indore–Ujjain Corridor project of 48 km is under development, valued at ₹2,935 crore. The project recently received fresh approval and is expected to significantly cut travel time between Indore and Ujjain, benefiting hundreds of commuters.

The Indore–Ujjain greenfield four-lane road project land acquisition process is nearing completion. Land is being acquired in 20 villages across Hatod and Sanwer tehsils: Budhaniya, Hatod, Sagwal, Kankaria Bodia, Jambudi Sarwar, Jindakheda, Ratankhedi, Bibi Khedi, Pipliya Kayastha, Hariyakhedi, Khatedia, Rangkaradia, Kachaliya, Balghara, Potlod, Tumni, Magarkhedi, Chittaura, Balaria and Ralamandal. Total compensation award: Rs 626 crore. Number of affected landholders and families: 662. Compensation distribution has begun. The road will include service roads on both sides, underpasses and ducts at several locations. Project aims to improve transport connectivity, boost business activities, support industrial and commercial development, and promote religious tourism.

Indore, India's cleanest city for seven consecutive years, is becoming Central India's real estate growth engine. The Indore–Ujjain Road corridor is rapidly developing into a sought-after real estate destination. Current property prices range between ₹5,500 and ₹6,500 per sq. ft., expected to climb sharply in coming years, driven by massive infrastructure investments and strategic connectivity upgrades.

New road will connect Hatod area of Indore to Simhastha Bypass in Ujjain as alternative to existing route, planned for Simhastha fair 2028. 48 km long, ₹1,370 crore cost, passes through 29 villages: 20 in Indore district, 9 in Ujjain district. Four-lane greenfield road requiring over 350 hectares of land. 70% falls in Indore district, 30% in Ujjain district. Road starts near Pitru Parvat in Hatod, Indore and connects to Simhastha Bypass, linking to Indore-Ahmedabad highway. Detailed Project Report (DPR) being prepared, expected completion next month, followed by government approval, land acquisition and construction. Will reduce traffic on existing MR-10 and Lavkush Square route. Existing Indore-Ujjain road simultaneously being upgraded to six lanes in sections from Aurobindo Hospital to Harifata, with roadside encroachments already removed in rural areas.