(a) the details of small/big bridges in Uttar Pradesh which are required to be repaired or renovated, district-wise;
(b) the steps being taken by the Government for repair or renovation of these dilapidated and dangerous bridges;
(c) the expenditure likely to be incurred for the purpose; and
(d) the time by which the said work is likely to be completed?
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)
(a) to (d) Development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs) is a continuous process. Works on NHs are accordingly taken up as per inter-se-priority, traffic density and available resources. Based on condition survey, the repairs/ rehabilitation or reconstruction of major/minor bridges, culverts etc. are generally taken up along with the widening/improvement work of the NH stretch. Standalone project of repair/rehabilitation or reconstruction of major/minor bridges are also taken up. As on date total 55 widening/improvement works on NHs in Uttar Pradesh costing to Rs. 46865 crore are in various stages of implementation with completion period of 2-3 years.
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