Question : WIDENING OF BYEPASS



(a) whether there is any scheme to widen the Vadakara byepass of NH17; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) & (b) : Mangalore to Kozhikode section of NH-17 has been identified for upgradation to 4 lane on Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) basis under National Highways Development Project (NHDP) Phase-III. Vadakara bypass is a part of this section. For preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) of this section bids have been invited.