Question : NEW EXPRESSWAY PROJECT



(a) whether the Government proposes to build a new expressway on the lines of the Yamuna Expressway;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the names of the States identified for the purpose along with the estimated cost of the proposed expressway project; and

(c) the time by which construction of the project is likely to be commenced and completed?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (Dr. C. P. Joshi)

a) No madam. Yamuna Expressway is a State Highway, developed by Government of Uttar Pradesh through the Public Private Partnership (PPP) framework. Government of Uttar Pradesh has not shared with Government of India the details of their PPP framework for development of Yamuna Expressway.

b) Does not arise;

c) Does not arise.