(a) whether there is an increase in the number of road accidents on National Highway
Nos. 14 and 15;
(b) if so, whether the Government proposes to construct service lanes, underpasses,
cycle lanes and pedestrian paths on the said National Highways; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI SARVEY SATHYANARAYANA)
(a) Road accident data is compiled in the Ministry in a format developed as per the Asia
Pacific Road Accident Database (APRAD) project of United Nations Economic and Social Commission
for Asia Pacific (UNESCAP). In this format, specific NH-wise data of road accidents is not
compiled.
(b) & (c) The Work has been sanctioned in Km. 259/0 to 297/100 of NH-15 Jaisalmer-Barmer-
Sanchore section. Provision has also been taken for service lane. New work have been
sanctioned for Strengthening with paved shoulder from Km. 259/0 to 286/0 and 290/600 to
297/100 (34.1 km) & widening of the existing 2 lane to 4 lane in km 286/600 0 290/600
(4.0 km. in Sanchore town area) of NH-15 Jaisalmer-Barmer-Sanchore section in which there
is provision of :-
(i) Service road on both side in a length of 2km. Ch. 287/0 to 289/0 with drain & safety
barrier for pedestrians.
(ii) 2 No. of Foot over bridge in Sanchore town area for safe crossing of pedestrians to other end.