(a) whether the Government has decided to take up the project of converting NH-117 to four lanes;
(b) if so, the time by which the work is likely to be started;
(c) if not, whether the project is likely to be considered in the coming financial year; and
(d) if so, the details thereof ?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN
THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) to (d) About 10 km length of National Highway 117 starting from National Highway No.6, as part of connectivity of Kolkata Port to National Highway Development Project, which is already four lane, is proposed to be improved to National Highway Standards. National Highways Authority of India has been asked to carry out feasibility studies for this work. It is too early to indicate date of start/completion of the work.