Question : CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES

(a) the amount being spent by the Government for the construction of bridges alongwith the construction of National Highway -80;

(b) whether the bridges constructed in the year 2000 on the National Highways in Uttar Pradesh are proposed to be reconstructed;

(c) if so, the amount sanctioned for this proposal; and

(d) the time- limit that has been fixed for the construction of bridges?

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

(a) Works amounting to Rs 18.28 crores have been sanctioned for development of National Highway No 80 including the construction of one Pontoon bridge amounting to Rs 1.49 crores so far.

(b) No Sir.

(c) Does not arise.

(d) Does not arise.