(a) whether due to expansion of national highways to four and six lanes, the villagers of nearby areas are suffering heavy loss of lives and properties;
(b) if so, whether the Government is contemplating to take effective steps to check the same; 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 R. P. N. SINGH)
(a) to (c): No, Sir. Various measures to enhance the road safety for all road users like
segregation of local & through traffic by constructing flyovers, underpasses, bypasses, service
roads, safety features like road markings, signages, crash barriers, studs, delineators, speed
retarders on cross roads at junctions, pedestrian facilities like zebra crossings, underpasses,
foot over bridges, guardrails are provided, wherever required while upgrading the existing
National Highways to four / six lane.