(a) the number of approved Expressways in the country alongwith
their length, State-wise/UT-wise including Odisha;
(b) the details of expressway projects presently executed/funded
by the Central Government in various States including Karnataka and
Odisha alongwith the details of funds allocated, project-wise and
the expected time for completion of these projects;
(c) whether any priority is given to the expressway project
in naxal-hit areas; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a) and (b) Two National Expressways have been notified so far, viz.
Expressway between Ahmedabad and Vadodara in the State of Gujarat having
a total length of 93.40 km and Eastern Peripheral Expressway around Delhi,
having a length of about 90 km in Uttar Pradesh and 44 km in Haryana. The
Expressway between Ahmedabad and Vadodara is under operation. Eastern
Peripheral Expressway is at the stage of bidding.
At present no Expressway project is under execution by this Ministry.
(c) No, Madam.
(d) Does not arise.