Question : OPENING OF BRIDGE ON N.H.- 58

(a) whether the Government is aware that a bridge on NH-58 at Gauchar, in district Chamoli (Uttaranchal) has not been opened to public even after its completion;

(b) if so, the reasons for the same;

(c) the date when the bridge was completed and the date fixed for its opening for public use;

(d) whether similar cases have also been noticed in Uttaranchal, during the current year; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (c) No Sir. The permanent bridge over Loda Gad on NH-58 at Gaucher in district Chamoli (Uttaranchal) has been opened to traffic on 6th May, 2005 after its completion.

(d) There is no such case in Uttaranchal.

(e) Does not arise.