(a) whether the Government proposes to take up new Road projects in Tamil Nadu particularly between Chennai and Kanyakumari along the East Coast of the State;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not the reasons therefor;
(c) the total estimated cost of the said projects and the details of the funds to be generated for the same; and
(d) whether the Government has fixed any time limit for the completion of the said projects and if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)
(a) to (d). Yes Madam. Government proposes to take up new road projects in Tamil Nadu, depending on the inter-se-priority, availability of funds, outcome of detailed survey & investigation. In the Financial Year 2017-18, 66 projects costing around Rs 12400 Cr were sanctioned for National Highway projects in Tamil Nadu. Along East Coast of the State between Chennai and Kanyakumari, 3 projects in a length of 150 Km costing to Rs. 5470 Crore were awarded for construction and Consultancy Services for Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation for 4 projects in a length of 610 Km was awarded. The time line for completion of each project is fixed depending on quantum of work.
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