Question : ROUTE BETWEEN JHARKHAND BORDER AND RANCHI



(a) whether the Government has approved the route between Jharkhand border and Ranchi located at the stretch of National Highway in Keonjhar district of Odisha; and

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the works completed thereon till now?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) to (b) The National Highway between Jharkhand border abutting Keonjhar District in Odisha and Ranchi is National Highway No.75 Ext. Out of about 203km length between the said border and Ranchi, the Ministry has sanctioned an aggregate amount of Rs.256.00 cr for widening and strengthening of 143 km length reconstruction of 20 bridges NH in this stretch. All road works have been awarded. The works for reconstruction of bridges are at tender stage.