(a) whether the Government has approved four-laning of National Highway NH-15 from Gujarat border to Gandhav in Jalore district of Rajasthan;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the funds sanctioned/allocated for the purpose;
(c) the names of the companies which have been assigned four-laning work of this stretch and the time-frame fixed for completion of this project; and
(d) the number of bridges/over-bridges/ bye-passes proposed to be constructed on the said stretch?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI SARVEY SATHYANARAYANA)
(a) to (d) Yes Madam, The approved project envisages four laning in km 286/600 to 290/600 (4 km in Sanchore Town) and Strengthening with paved shoulder from km 259/000 to 286/600 and km 290/600 to 297/1- (34.10 km) on NH-15 (Jaisalmer-Barmer-Sanchore Road) at a cost of Rs.70.85 crore.
The bids for the work have already been invited. The time –frame for the completion of this project is March,2015. The project includes construction of one minor bridge and two foot over bridges.