Question : FOUR LANING OF NH-9



(a) whether NH-9 is Ranked No. 3 in density of vehicular traffic is among the National Highways in terms of traffic handling;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the 265 km. of the NH from Hyderabad to Vijayawada has been four laned as approved earlier;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) if not, the reasons therefor and the timeframe fixed for the completion of the project; and

(f) the details of wayside amenities provided on the National Highways?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) & (b): NH-9 is one of the high density traffic corridors of the National Highways network in the country.

(c) to (e): Out of the total length of 265 km of NH-9 between Hyderabad-Vijayawada about 89 km length has already been four-laned and the remaining length is proposed on BOT (Toll) under NHDP Phase III which is scheduled to be completed by December, 2011.

(f): Wayside amenities proposed to be provided on National Highways include provision for restaurants, car parking, toilets, drinking water facilities, dormitory for short duration rest, telephone booths, emergency health care facilities, kiosks for sundry items etc.