Question : DRAINAGE SYSTEM ALONG GOLDEN QUADRILATERAL ROADS



(a) whether roads under Golden Quadrilateral have been designed having drainage system on both sides along the length of roads;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI PON. RADHAKIRISHNAN)

(a) and (b) Roads under the Golden Quadrilateral are being designed with adequate drainage system. Drainage system in urban areas are generally being provided on both sides of the road while in non-urban areas the camber in the pavement/shoulders facilitates discharge of the storm water from National Highways. Median drains, chute drains and cross drainage works are also provided wherever required, as per site conditions.

(c) Does not arise.