(a) whether the Government proposes to widen the National Highway-509 from Aligarh to Agra into four-lane with divider in view of the large number of road accidents on this road due to its serpentine shape;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which it is likely to be implemented; and
(c) if not, the other steps being taken to prevent accidents on the said road?
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)
(a) to (c) The work for preparation of Detailed Project Report for 4-laning of Agra to Aligarh Stretch of NH-509 has been started. Development of road stretches under various schemes is taken up post finalisation of alignment, cost estimates, land acquisition requirement etc. based on outcome of Detailed Project Report (DPR)/ Feasibility Study with due consideration to traffic density, up-gradation requirements, lane configuration (i.e. 2-lane/4-lane/6-lane etc.), Right of Way (ROW) determination, project viability, inter-se-priority and availability of funds. Necessary safety measures such as road signages/marking etc. have been taken to prevent road accidents on this stretch.
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