Lok Sabha Question No. 43 (STARRED), answered on 2018-12-13
Subject: Construction of National Highways
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY, RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. 43

ANSWERED ON 13 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## CONSTRUCTION OF NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

## *43. SHRI RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY: DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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- (a) whether it is a fact that the National Highways (NHs) network in the country has grown mani-fold during the last four years and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether construction of National Highways, NH-333, NH-114A and NH-133 is running behind schedule and if so, the time by which the construction of these highways is likely to be completed;
- (c) whether the Government has taken steps for construction of new National Highways from Madhupur-Loharjori,  Godda-Pakur  and  Kahalgaon-Barahat  Mirza  Chowki  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  in  principle  approval  has  been  given  for  construction  of  four  lane  road  from Bagodar to Deoghar via Saria-Dhanwar-Jamua-Chakai and Jasdeeh located on NH-2 and to declare the road from Chatra to Fatehpur Mod, Teesri, Gawan and Satgawan Govindpur PWD Road as National Highway; and
- (e)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  status  of  both  the  roads  along  with  the  time  by which the construction on these roads is likely to be started?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (e)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  43  ANSWERED  ON  13.12.2018  ASKED  BY  SHRI RAVINDRA  KUMAR  PANDEY  AND  DR  RAVINDRA  KUMAR  RAY  REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

(a) This Ministry is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways  (NHs)  in  the  country.  The  total  length  of  NHs  has  been  enhanced  from  about 91,287  km  as  on  31.03.2014  to  about  1,31,326  km  at  present.  Further,  the  Ministry  has approved  In-Principle  declaration  of  about  53,031  km  length  of  State  roads  as  new  NHs subject to outcome of the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs).

(b) The total lengths of NH-333, NH-114A and NH-133 are about 161 km (Bihar - 141 km, Jharkhand- 20 km), 311.60 km (Jharkhand - 298 km, West Bengal -13.60 km) and 134 km (Bihar - 11 km, Jharkhand - 123 km) respectively.

Projects  in  about  59  km  (Bihar  -  39  km,  Jharkhand  -  20  km)  and  156.90  km (Jharkhand)  length  have  been  taken  up  on  NH-333  and  NH-114A  respectively.  Of  which about  32  km  (Bihar  -  12  km,  Jharkhand  -  20  km)  and  63.4  km  (Jharkhand)  have  been completed on these NHs respectively. Project in about 48 km (Bihar - 11 km, Jharkhand - 37 km) taken up on NH-133 have been completed. Projects in about 27 km (Bihar), 93.5 km (Jharkhand) on NH-333, NH-114A respectively are in various stages of progress; these are now targeted for completion in a  phased manner by February, 2020.

National  Highways  Authority  of  India  (NHAI)  had  invited  bids  for  projects  for widening to four lanes of Pirpaiti (km 1.7) - Gandhigram (km 50.80) - Hansdiha (km 95.77) of NH-133 in the State of Jharkhand under two packages (Package 1: km 1.7 - 50.8; Package 2: km 50.8 - 95.77) on 22.08.2017 and 26.09.2017 respectively with extended bid due dates as 24.01.2018 and 08.01.2018 respectively in anticipation of completion of pre-construction activities  in  the  intervening  period.  However,  due  to  development  concerning  allotment  of coal block affecting 20 km of package alignment, the alignment of both the packages is under review by NHAI in consultation with Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. (BCCL), Eastern Coalfields Ltd.  (ECL),  State  Government  of  Jharkhand  and  other  Stake  holders.  It  is  premature  to indicate any time frame for development of the stretch at this stage pending finalization of its revised  alignment,  land  acquisition  plan  and  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  in  mutual consultation with the stakeholders.

The  bids  for  project  for  widening  to  two  lane  and  strengthening  of  NH  -  114A between km 141 and 184 could not be finalized as the matter is subjudice in the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi.

Balance  length  of  about  102  km  of  NH-333  in  Bihar  and  154.7  km  length  of  NH114A  (Jharkhand  -  141.10  km,  West  Bengal  -  13.60  km)  are  being  maintained  in  traffic worthy conditions as per inter-se priority and availability of funds.

The details of projects taken up on NH-333, NH-114A and NH-133 along with their sanctioned  costs,  initial  target  dates  for  completion,  present  status  and  revised  targets  for completion is Annexed .

(c) to (e) The  total  length  of  NHs  in  the  State  of  Jharkhand  has  been  enhanced  from about  2,968  km  as  on  31.03.2014  to  about  3,367  km  at  present.  Further,  about  2,092  km length of State roads for the State of Jharkhand have been approved 'In-Principle' for their declaration as new NHs subject to outcome of their DPRs. Initiatives have also been taken up for preparation of these DPRs.

The  stretches  of  State  roads  connecting  Madhupur-Loharjori,  Bagodar  -  Saria  Dhanwar - Jamua - Chakai - Jasdeeh - Deoghar and Chatra - Teesri - Gawan - Satgawan Gobindpur - Fatehpur Mod have been approved ' In-Principle' for declaration as new NHs subject to outcome of their DPRs. Further, two nos. of works under Central Road Fund (CRF) Scheme have been sanctioned in the Pataldih - Deori-Gawan- Satgawan section in total length of about 73 km for total estimated costs of Rs. 164.47 crore.

The alignment of NH-333A has been extended from Godda upto junction with NH133A near Pakur in the State of Jharkhand via Suderpahari, Litipara vide notification dated 19.09.2018. Process has been initiated for preparation of its DPR.

NHAI is in advanced stage of finalization of the DPR for development of Munger Mirzachowki section of NH-80 (new NH-33) between km 65 to km 190 in the State of Bihar to four lane standards including Bhagalpur bypass, of which Kahalgaon-Mirza Chowki is a part. Barahat is connected with Kahalgaon - Mirza Chowki section of NH-33 via NH-133, which has already been widened to two lane with paved shoulders in March, 2017.

## ANNEXURE

ANNEXURE REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (b)  OF  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION NO. 43 ANSWERED ON 13.12.2018 ASKED BY SHRI RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY  AND  DR  RAVINDRA  KUMAR  RAY  REGARDING  CONSTRUCTION  OF NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

The details of projects taken up on NH-333, NH-114A and NH-133

| Sr. No.   | NH No.   | State     | Name of Work                                                                        | Length (in km)   | Date of Sanction   | Sanctioned cost (Rs in crore)   | Original/ Revised target date of completion   | Length completed (in km)   | Physical Progress (in %)   | Remark                                                                                            |
|-----------|----------|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|--------------------|---------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| (1)       | (2)      | (3)       | (4)                                                                                 | (5)              | (6)                | (7)                             | (8)                                           | (9)                        | (10)                       | (11)                                                                                              |
| 1         | 333      | Bihar     | Bridge at km 24                                                                     |                  | 27.01.2017         | 5.16                            | 21.03.2019                                    |                            | 10                         |                                                                                                   |
| 2         |          |           | Strengthening &Widening to 2-Lane with paved shoulder in km 62 to km 75             | 13               | 18.11.2016         | 68.51                           | 20.06.2018/ 31.12.2018                        | 12                         | 91                         | Delay due to forest clearance                                                                     |
| 3         |          |           | Strengthening &Widening to 2-Lane with paved shoulder in km 115 to km 141.05        | 26               | 28.02.2018         | 95.77                           | 17.02.2020                                    | 0                          | 2                          |                                                                                                   |
| 4         |          | Jharkhand | Widening to 2-Lane with paved shoulder in km 144 to km 163                          | 20               | 14.09.2016         | 86.82                           | 12.03.2018                                    | 20                         | 100                        | completed                                                                                         |
| 5         | 114A     | Jharkhand | Strengthening work in km 12.325 to 62.760                                           | 50.44            | 15.02.2018         | 60.23                           | 08.01.2019                                    | 28                         | 70                         |                                                                                                   |
| 6         |          |           | Widening to 4 lane fromKm 87.00 to 141.20                                           | 41               |                    | -                               | -                                             | 0                          | -                          | Preparation of DPR in progress; likely to be completed by 28.02.2019.                             |
| 7         |          |           | Widening Strengthening to 2-lane with paved shoulder from km 141.00 to 184.00       | 44               | 27.12.2016         | 196.00                          | -                                             | 0                          | -                          | Bidding for civil work could not be finalized; matter is sub-judice in Hon'ble High Court, Delhi. |
| 8         |          |           | Widening to two lane with paved shoulder& Geometric Improvements from km 184 to 216 | 32               | 24.03.2017         | 102.39                          | 29.08.2019                                    | 0                          | -                          | work started on 31.07.2018                                                                        |

| Sr. No.   | NH No.   | State     | Name of Work                                                                            | Length (in km)   | Date of Sanction   | Sanctioned cost (Rs in crore)   | Original/ Revised target date of completion   | Length completed (in km)   | Physical Progress (in %)   | Remark                                                                              |
|-----------|----------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|--------------------|---------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| (1)       | (2)      | (3)       | (4)                                                                                     | (5)              | (6)                | (7)                             | (8)                                           | (9)                        | (10)                       | (11)                                                                                |
| 9         |          |           | Widening Strengthening to 2-lane with paved shoulder from km 216.00 to 244.482          | 28.48            | 31.03.2015         | 166.44                          | 04.01.2018                                    | 28.48                      | 100                        | completed                                                                           |
| 10        |          |           | Strengthening of road in km 244.482 to 251.400                                          | 6.92             | 31.08.2017         | 8.16                            | 15.04.2018                                    | 6.92                       | 100                        | completed                                                                           |
| 11        |          |           | Widening to 2-land with paved shoulder& improvement from km 251.40 to 290.300           | 39.06            | 20.09.2017         | 96.47                           | 22.07.2019                                    | 0                          | 28                         |                                                                                     |
| 12        | 133      | Bihar     | Widening& Strengthening to 2-lane with paved shoulder from km 0.00 to 10.90             | 11.00            | 31.03.2015         | 28.04                           | 27.03.2017                                    | 11                         | 100                        | completed                                                                           |
| 13        |          | Jharkhand | Widening& Strengthening to 4-lane with paved shoulder from km 1.7 to 95.77 of NH- 133   | 86.00            |                    | -                               | -                                             |                            | -                          | The alignment is under review due to development concerning allotment of coal block |
| 14        |          |           | Widening& Strengthening to 2-lane with paved shoulder from km 94.00 to 131.00 of NH-133 | 37               | 31.03.2015         | 183.72                          | 07.02.2018                                    | 37                         | 100                        | completed                                                                           |

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