Question : RAILWAY CROSSING ON NH



(a) the district-wise details of the number of railway crossing on National Highway (NH) 53 in Assam;

(b) whether there is any proposal to construct over bridge and subway on this highway; and

(c) if so, the number of surveys conducted in this regard during the last three years and the outcome of these surveys, location-wise alongwith the action taken on the survey report?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) There are 8 Nos. railway crossings on NH-53, out of these 6 Nos. are located in Cachar District and 2 Nos. are located in Hailakandi District.

(b) & (c) Yes Madam. There are 3 Nos. Rail Over Bridges (ROBs) proposed for construction on NH-53. Out of these, contract have been finalised by BRO for 2 Nos. ROBs at km.17.17 and km.21.48 and for 1 No. ROB at km.9.88, Detailed Project Report is awaited from Assam PWD.