(a) the length of National Highways (NHs) converted or to be converted into four-lane
during the last three years and the current year, National Highway-wise;
(b) the details of NHs connected/likely to be connected to Golden Quadrilateral project;
(c) the funds allocated and spent on the projects,project-wise;and
(d) the steps taken by the Government to check the rising accidents on NHs in Maharashtra,
including on NH-9 and 13?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.
(c) The allocation of funds on projects including National
Highway Development Project (NHDP) are not made project-wise.
(d) Government has taken various steps to reduce the accidents on NHs in Maharashtra,
including on NH-9 and 13, such as, by providing 4-lane divided carriageway,improving
the riding quality of the National Highways,road signs and markings, service roads,
flyovers, pedestrian and vehicular underpasses etc.