Question : CONSTRUCTION OF NH - 6

(a) whether the Government is aware of several complaints in regard to construction of NH-6 in the Howrah section between Kollaghat bridges to Dankuni;

(b) if so, whether the Government is aware that the NH authority did not construct any sub-way or over-bridge crossing in this stretch (Kollaghat-Dankuni);

(c) whether the Government is aware of the increasing number of accidents at this crossing due to its thickly populated areas;

(d) whether the Government is also aware that no efforts for planting of trees have been made in that area; and

(e) if so, the corrective measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

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

(b) & (c) National Highways Authority of Indian have taken the following steps to minimise accidents and improve safety:

(i)	ROBs/Interchanges and flyovers have been provided at some locations on Kolaghat-Dankuni Section of NH-6.

(ii)	Junction improvements are also made to facilitate safe crossing at junctions.