(a) whether the Union Government proposes to prepare a policy regarding the maintenance of road during the period of their construction by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI);
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the NHAI is maintaining the National Highways No. 76 falling under urban area of Udaipur;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) and (b) During construction stage the maintenance of the existing roads are being done by the civil contractors/ concessionaire engaged for construction works for which adequate provision has been made in the agreement/ concession.
(c) Yes, Sir.
(d) and (e) The four lane Udaipur bypass is under construction by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and presently NH-76 passes through the city portion of Udaipur. Therefore, NH-76 passing through the city portion of Udaipur is being maintained by NHAI till the construction of Udaipur bypass is completed. The details of maintenance work of Udaipur town since commencement of Udaipur bypass project are as under:-
(i) 1.5 Km. of Periodical Renewal (103.00 Km. to 104.50 Km. of NH-76);
(ii) Regular patching & pot filling as per requirement.