Question : WIDENING OF NH - 2



(a) whether the Government are aware of the increasing traffic congestion in Delhi-Faridabad Section of National Highway No. 2;

(b) if so, the steps taken to reduce congestion on that road; and

(c) the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

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


(a) to ( c) : Yes, Sir. As a remedial measure for de-congestion of Delhi - Faridabad 4 lane section of NH-2, steps taken include widening of congested km. 12 to 16.5 to six lane, construction of 6 lane ROB ( Road-over-Bridge ) near Apollo Hospital and widening of Bridge at Jaitpur near Badarpur from existing 6 lanes to 8 lanes.