(a) the present status of work on Delhi Gurgaon Expressway Project along NH-8 and also its target date for completion;
(b) the reasons for which the works on certain stretches of this Expressway have been suspended; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government for early completion of the project?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) The physical progress of the project is 40%. The likely date of completion of project is June, 2006 subject to availability of land required for the project from Defence Authorities, Airports Authority of India and Government of Haryana.
(b) At present work is not suspended in any stretch of Expressway and the work is in progress. However, during November, 2003 the work was temporarily suspended for making improvements with regard to Safety and Traffic management.
(c) The matter regarding transfer of land required for this project from the Defence, Airports Authority of India and Government of Haryana being pursued with the concerned authorities for expediting the case.