Question : KOLLAM BYPASS ON NH - 47



(a) the progress of the Kollam bypass on NH-47;

(b) the progress of Phases III and IV thereof;

(c) whether the work has been delayed; and

(d) if so, the reasons thereof?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) to (d) : The construction work of Phases-I & II of Kollam bypass having a length of 4.79 km has been completed and opened to traffic. Land acquisition for Phases III & IV having a length of 8.35 km has also been completed. However, construction of Phases III & IV of the bypass could not be taken up due to paucity of funds.