Question : LANING OF NHS



(a) whether the Government proposes to widen the stretches of various National Highways / four-lane / six-lane / eight-lane in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise particularly Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand and Rajasthan;

(c) the number of proposals received from various State Governments during each of the last three years, State-wise alongwith the action taken or proposed to be taken in this regard;

(d) the details of the expenditure likely to be incurred on these projects;

(e) whether the Government is planning to formulate a clear policy for maintenance of existing roads during construction phase of four-laning / six-laning / eight laning;

(f) if so, the details thereof alongwith the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and

(g) the time by which the aforesaid policy is likely to be implemented?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) to (g) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.