Question : Development of New Express Highways


(a) whether the Government has any new initiatives for the development of New Express Highways and elevated roads for easing the traffic in major cities and strategically important cities in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the list of such special projects initiated during the last three years along with their budget and current status of construction;

(c) whether the Government has adopted any comprehensive and innovative strategy to combat and solve various road traffic problems including frequent fatal accidents occurring on National Highways using safety and security gadgets and technological innovations;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the total expenditure incurred during the last three years, year-wise?


Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a)&(b) Yes, Madam. The details of the projects on which work has been initiated during the last three years along with their approximate cost estimates and current status are enclosed as Annexure-1.

(c) to(e) Yes, Madam. The details are enclosed in Annexure -2


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