(a) whether the Government has given its approval for construction/development of the stretch between
Jharkhand border and Ranchi on the National Highway in Keonjhar district of Odisha; and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the works completed thereon till date?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI SARVEY SATHYANARAYANA)
(a) to (b) The National Highway between Ranchi and Jharkhand border connecting Keonjhar District in Odisha
is National Highway No.75 Extension. On this stretch of NH having a length of 203 Km, Ministry has sanctioned
7 works for an aggregate amount of Rs. 342.60 crore for widening and strengthening in 186 km length and
reconstruction of 20 bridges. So far road work in 58 Km length has been completed. For the remaining stretch
an amount of Rs 38 crore has been earmarked in the current Annual Plan 2013-14 for development of road and
reconstruction of minor bridges.