(a) whether the Government proposes to convert the National Highway stretch from Delhi to Dehradun and Almoda into six lane;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which the widening/six laning of the said NH is likely to be started and completed?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI SARVEY SATHYANARAYANA)
(a) to (c) National Highway stretch from Delhi to Meerut is proposed to be converted into six lane as part of Delhi-Meerut Expressway. However, there is no proposal of six laning from Meerut to Dehradun and Almoda. Presently the project proposal
is in the finalisation stage for consideration by the Public-Private Partnership Appraisal Committee (PPPAC) and it is not possible to indicate a firm date/time frame for completion of the appraisal process. Bids can only be invited after due process of appraisal of the project by PPPAC. The completion period of the project will be 3 years with effect from the Appointed Date.