(a) whether the road connecting Nursapur and Ongole passing through Machhlipatnam has been declared as National Highway;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the funds earmarked therefor; and
(d) the time by which the work is likely to be started and completed?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS ( SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA )
(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. The road from Ongole to Nursapur via Machhilipatnam having a length of about 255 km has been declared as a National Highway No. 214A in February, 2004.
(c) & (d) Development and maintenance of National Highways including NH 214A is a continuous process and works are taken up depending upon the overall availability of resources and inter-se priority of other works. Funds for development are not earmarked National Highway wise but State wise.