Question : CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES OVER MAJOR RIVERS



(a) the details of the allocation made, funds actually released and utilized for each of the projects in Orissa indicating the physical target achieved during the last two years;

(b) the allocation proposed to be made during the current financial year and target fixed; and

(c) the status of various bridges proposed over major rivers of the State during the Ninth Five Year Plan?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS [MAJOR GENERAL (RETD.) B.C. KHANDURI]


(a) & (b) Presumably, Hon’ble Member is seeking information regarding bridges on National Highways in the State of Orissa. Funds for the development of National Highways including that for construction of bridges are allocated and released State wise. Allocation of funds to National Highways in the State of Orissa and expenditure incurred during the last two years and allocation in the current year are as below:

( Figures in Rupees Lakhs)
Year Allocation Expenditure
2000-2001 6704 6292.25 2001-2002 6140 4640 2002-2003 6500 -



(c) Status of construction of major bridges during the Ninth Five Year Plan are as below:

( Amount in Rupees Lakhs)
S.No National Name of Bridge Sanctioned Present Status Target for Highway Amount (physical completion No. progress in percentage )
1. 023 Bridge over Neta 345.12 87 December, 2002 Nallah

2. 043 Bridge over Hardaput 127.78 100 Completed Nallah

3. 023 Bridge over Suidhi 432.30 100 Completed Nallah

4. 023 Bridge over Samakoi 874.19 30 September, 2003 River

5. 042 Bridge over Lingara 322.85 100 Completed Nallah 6. 005 Bridge over Mahandi 4731.00 100 Completed River

7 005
(i) Bridge over Palasuni River
(ii) Bridge over 4645.00 100 Completed Kathajodi River
(iii)Bridge over Kuakhai River
(iv)Bridge over Taladanda River



National Highways Authority of India has taken up implementation of 4-laning of NH-5 and NH-60 in Orissa under Golden Quadrilateral of National Highways Development Project. Additional two lane bridges are being constructed at various locations in the section for 4-laning of the road. The Golden Quadrilateral including the bridges is targeted to be substantially completed by December 2003.