(a) Whether the Government have proposed to replace the rail-cum-road bridge over river Yamuna at Delhi which has outlived its life;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by when the decision was taken and the time by which the construction of bridge would be started and completed?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINSITER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI O. RAJAGOPAL)
(a) Yes, sir.
(b) & (c): The detailed estimate was sanctioned in November, 1999 at a cost of Rs.67 crore. Preparation of preliminary details and designing of bridge is in progress. The work sanctioned in 1997-98 is likely to be started during 2002-03 and expected to be completed during 2005-06 subject to availability of funds.