(a) whether the Government proposes to carry out widening and metalling of the NH from Modinagar
to Haridwar and to put up dividers thereon in view of the heavy traffic;
(b) if so, the time by which the said work is likely to be started; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THEMINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) to (c) The Modinagar-Haridwar section of National Highway is part of Delhi-Haridwar section of
NH-58 which is identified for 4-laning/6-laning with the provision of dividers under NHDP Phase-IIIA.
The status is as under:-
i) Delhi/UP Border-Meerut (46 km) is already 4-laned. Work for preparation of DPR for 6 laning is in progress.
ii) Meerut-Muzaffarnagar Section (79 km): The work of 4-laning on BOT basis has been awarded.
iii) Muzaffarnagar-Haridwar section: BOT bids had been invited in May, 2006. The single BOT bid was received,
which has been cancelled. Process for re-bidding has been initiated.