Question : ROAD OVER BRIDGE IN MAHARASHTRA



(a) whether the construction work of Road over-bridge near Nagpur-Bootibori in Maharashtra is going on for the last three years;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) if not, the reasons for delay; and

(d) the time by which the said Road over-bridge is likely to be completed?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(SHRI R. VELU)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b) to (d): The General Arrangement Drawing for the work of Road Over Bridge (ROB) was approved by Railway on 13th June 2003. The entire work along with the Railway portion thereof is being executed by National Highway Authority of India (NHAI).There is no delay on account of Railways as all the detailed drawings have been approved by 25th Oct. 2007, only launching scheme of girders is pending as the same is still awaited from NHAI. Completion depends upon NHAI. At present approaches work has been completed upto 60% and sub-structure work of bridge proper is also in progress.