Question : CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGE



(a) the details of the bridges constructed/under construction on NH 57 on East West corridor;

(b) whether there is any proposal to construct check dams on the river Bhutani Balan for safe guarding various road stretches and bridges on the said NH; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and provision made in this regard, stretch-wise on the said NH?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS(SHRI R.P.N. SINGH)

a) Thirtyfour (34) bridges on National Highway No.57 over Bhutahi Balan, Tiluga, Paith Ghat, Kamla Balan , Bagmati , Kosi and Adhwara Group of rivers are under construction on East West Corridor;

b) There is no proposal to construct check dams across river Bhutahi Balan for safe guarding various road stretches and bridges on the said NH;

c) Does not arise.