(a) whether the Government proposes to convert Golden Quadrilateral into a six lane road;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the steps taken so far by the Government in this regard;
(d) the present status of the Golden Quadrilateral; and
(e) the expenditure incurred thereon so far?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) and (c) The project is at preliminary stage of preparation.
(d) 89% of the Golden Quadrilateral has been completed as on 31 January, 2006.
(e) An expenditure of Rs. 24,052.62 crores has been incurred on the Golden Quadrilateral upto 31 January, 2006.