Question : STRETCH FROM JHARKHAND BORDER TO KEONJHAR ODISHA



(a) whether the construction of stretch between Jharkhand Border and Ramoli, Keonjhar, Odisha has been sanctioned;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which construction of this stretch is likely to be completed?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (DR. TUSHAR A. CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (c) The work for the construction of stretch between Jharkhand Border to Rimuli along National Highway (NH) 75 ext. is not sanctioned. However, projects for the construction of stretch between Jharkhand Border at Birmitrapur to Rimuli have been sanctioned, the details of which are as under:


Sl. Name of project Present Status. Completion target No. 1. Birmitrapur (Jharkhand/Odisha Border) Work has been awarded and Concession May, 2015. – Rajamunda – Barkote on NH – 23. Agreement yet to be signed. 2. Rimuli – Roxy – Rajamunda on NH – 215. Work is in progress. January, 2014.