Question : APPROVAL FOR NATIONAL HIGHWAY-65

(a) whether a National Highway number 65 in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan has been approved;

(b) if so, the date on which it was approved;

(c) whether this National Highway passes through the Jodhpur city;

(d) whether the Government are aware that entry of heavy vehicles is prohibited in the area from Mandor to Jhalamand crossing by Jodhpur district administration from where this National Highway passes;

(e) whether this National Highway is proposed to be diverted through by-pass;

(f) if so, the time by which the said National Highway is likely to be completed; and
(g) if not, the reasons therefor ?

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

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Notification dated 6th January, 1999.

(c) Yes, Sir.

(d) On the directions of the Hon`ble Rajasthan High Court, entry of trucks in the city of Jodhpur has been prohibited from 7 AM to 10 PM with effect from 29.11.2000.

(e) It is proposed to undertake a feasibility study for improvement of National Highway-65 in which this aspect will be examined.

(f) It is too early to indicate the likely date of completion.

(g) Does not arise.