(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal for re-construction of Mahesara
bridge on the National Highway No. 29 (E);
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;
(c) the funds allocated for the purpose; and
(d) the time by which construction of the new bridge is likely to be started?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) to (d) Yes, Sir. An estimate amounting to Rs.939.40 lakhs for re-construction of Mahesara
bridge on National Highway No. 29 (E) has been received and is under consideration in this
Ministry. Development and maintenance of National Highways is a continuous process and works
are taken up depending upon availability of fund and inter-se-priority. It is too early to
indicate the time of start of construction of the new bridge.