Question : NATIONAL HIGHWAY NO. 8A



(a) whether four laning of Bhaghau-Gandhidham National Highway 8A is under implementation;

(b) whether the project is running behind schedule;

(c) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the time by which the project is likely to be completed?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)(MAJOR GENERAL (RETD.) B.C. KHANDURI, AVSM)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) to (d) Four-laning of Bhaghau-Gandhidham section of National Highway-8A is being implemented in two packages as under:


(i) From Bhaghau to Padana (22 Km)
(ii) From Padana to Gandhidham (16.16 Km)


The package from Bhaghau to Padana is scheduled for completion by June, 2002, and that from Padana to Gandhidham by May, 2002. There has been some delay in completion because of extensive damages caused to the pavement and structures by the earthquake of 26th January 2001.