Question : Condition of NHs

(a) whether the Government is aware of the alarming condition of the NH roads entrusted to NHAI due to lack of maintenance, if so, the details thereof relating to Odisha State;

(b) the funds allocated for this purpose during the last three years;

(c) whether the Government has allocated adequate funds in the Union Budget 2018-19 to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for repair, maintenance and constructions of National Highways in Odisha particularly in Kandhamal district; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) The development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs) is a continuous process. The works on NHs are accordingly taken up from time to time as per inter-se priority, traffic density and availability of funds to keep the NHs in safe and traffic worthy conditions. The four/six lane stretches with NHAI are well maintained. However, some other stretches where four laning works have been recently taken up or contracts have been awarded but commencement yet to be given, were damaged during the last monsoon. The said damages are being repaired through EPC contractor/ separate maintenance contractor/ through State PWD.

(b) The amount of expenditure incurred for maintenance of NHs entrusted to NHAI in Odisha State during the last three years are:-

Financial Year Expenditure (Rs. in crore)
2016-2017 56.96
2015-2016 3.45
2014-2015 18.51

(c) & (d) Allocation of funds for maintenance and construction of NHs in Odisha to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for repair, maintenance and constructions of National Highways will be finalized after approval of Union Budget 2018-19.


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