Question : ADDITIONAL BRIDGE ACROSS RIVER NARMADA



(a) whether the Government/NHA is considering to construct an additional bridge across the river Narmada at Zadeshwer on NH-8 between Vadodara and Bharuch;

(b) if so, the details and present status thereof;

(c) the time by which it is likely to be completed; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is in progress. Scheduled date of completion of DPR is May, 2011.

(c) & (d) After completion of DPR study, the process of award for construction will be initiated.