Question : Expressway

(a) whether the Government is considering for constructing a Super Expressway to connect Delhi-Jaipur, apart from the existing one;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI MANSUKH L.MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (c) Yes Madam. Earlier, the Government of India had approved plan for construction of Expressways under NHDP Phase-VI which included Delhi-Jaipur Expressway.Recently, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved BharatmalaPariyojana Phase-I which envisages construction of Delhi-Jaipur Expresswayalso. The details such as project starting date, scheduled completion time and estimated project cost cannot be stated until the feasibility is finalized and proposal is approved by the Competent Authority.

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