(a) whether the Government are aware of dilapidated condition of the National Highways particularly National Highway No.17 in Maharashtra; and
(b) if so, the steps taken in this regard?
(a) whether the Government are aware of dilapidated condition of the National Highways particularly National Highway No.17 in Maharashtra; and
(b) if so, the steps taken in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (MAJOR GENERAL(RETD.) B.C. KHANDURI)
(a) & (b) : National Highway No.17 in Maharashtra is generally being maintained in traffic worthy condition, within available resources. Repair and improvement of National Highway No.17 are taken up in phases, keeping in view the traffic needs, inter-se priority and availability of funds. Out of total length of 475 km of National Highway No.17 in Maharashtra, improvement of riding quality has been completed in about 325 kms length. Improvement of riding quality of remaining stretches is proposed to be taken up during the year 2002-2003 and 2003-2004.