(a) whether a scheme relating to construction of a by-pass at Gorakhapur on the East-West Corridor was sanctioned; and
(b) if so, the cost to be incurred on the construction of said by-pass and the time by which work on it is likely to be commenced?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) The construction of Gorakhpur bypass on NH-28 will be taken up as part of the East - West Corridor under Phase II of the National Highways Development Project.
(b) The estimated cost for the construction of proposed Gorakhpur bypass is Rs. 394 crores. The construction work is likely to commence by the end of the current financial year.