Question : Construction of NH-753C

(a) whether Detailed Project Report (DPR) for construction of National Highway-753C in the State of Maharashtra has been finalized;

(b) if so, the details thereof including the estimated cost of the project and the time frame set for completion of the said project;

(c) if not, the reasons for delay along with the present status thereof and the steps taken by the Government for expeditious finalization of the said DPR; and

(d) the details of agencies involved in the process along with their roles and responsibilities?

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)
(a) No, Sir.
(b) Doesn’t arise.
(c) & (d) The stretch from Jalna to Pulgaon of NH-753C has been entrusted to National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for its development and maintenance. The NHAI had taken up the work of periodical repair of existing 2-lane undivided carriageway with estimated cost of Rs 112.85 Cr. The asphaltic (DBM+BC) work is complete. The road is in traffic worthy condition.The road alignment is parallel to Samruddhi Expressway connecting Nagpur-Mumbai. Upon completion of Samurddhi Expressway, most of the traffic of Jalna-Pulgaon section is likely to divert on it. However, decision to develop this stretch will be taken up after findings of DPR consultant.
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