(a) whether the Government/NHAI is considering to construct an additional bridge across the river Narmada at Zadeshwer on NH-8 between Vadodara and Bharuch;
(b) if so, the details and present status thereof;
(c) the time by which it is likely to be completed; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI R.P.N. SINGH)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. There is a proposal to construct an additional four lane new
bridge alongwith approaches between km 192 to km 198 of Ahmedabad-Mumbai section of NH-8
in the State of Gujarat, for which a model study for finalization of the location and
other parameters has been initiated. Besides, action has also been initiated for preparation
of Detailed Project Report (DPR).
(c) & (d): It is too early to give any time frame for completion of bridge, as the
activities for construction will commence only after completion of DPR.