(a) the present status of work on Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway;
(b) whether the work of land acquisition for the project has been completed;
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
(d) the cost of the project along with the amount spent thereon so far, year-wise; and
(e) the time by which the project is likely to be completed?
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)
(a)to(c) Under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I approved by Government of India, connectivity from Bengaluru to Mysuru has been envisaged for development as Economic Corridor. The work for 6-lane of Bangalore-Nidagatta-Mysore road stretch has already been awarded in two packages in February, 2018. Physical progress of about 18% has been achieved in 6-lanework of Bangalore-Nidagatta section. The appointed date for work of 6-lane of Nidagatta-Mysore section has not been declared. As on date about 85% land acquisition has been completed with target for completion in December, 2019.
(d)&(e) The total cost of the project is approximately Rs. 7,400 crore out of which an amount of about Rs. 2,270 has already been expended. The scheduled completion time for 6-laning of Bangalore-Nidagatta-Mysore road stretch is 30 months from the appointed date.
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