Lok Sabha Question No. 545 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: New NH  Projects in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Thiru Dayanidhi Maran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 545 ANSWERED ON 06TH FEBRUARY, 2025

## NEW NH PROJECTS IN TAMIL NADU

545.  THIRU DAYANIDHI MARAN: Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री be pleased to state: (a) whether any new national highway projects are being planned for Tamil Nadu in the upcoming fiscal year and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether there are any expansions or upgrades planned for existing highways  to  improve connectivity  within  the  State,  if  so,  the  details thereof; (c) whether there are plans to develop or expand industrial corridors in Tamil  Nadu,  such  as the  Chennai-Bengaluru  or  Chennai-Kanyakumari corridors, to boost economic activity and if so, the details thereof; (d)  the  steps  being  taken  to  improve  road  infrastructure  in  Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and industrial hubs across Tamil Nadu; (e) whether there are plans to incorporate green initiatives like solarpowered  highways  or tree-lined  roads  in  Tamil  Nadu's  upcoming projects, if so, the details thereof; (f)  the  manner  in  which  the  Government  is  planning  to  ensure environmental  sustainability  in road  construction  projects  in  Tamil
2. Nadu; and
3. (g)  whether  there  are  new  proposals  for  constructing  bridges  or tunnels  in  critical  areas  like river  crossings,  hilly  or  mountainous regions or congested zones in Tamil Nadu, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  and  (b)  Details  of  new  national  highway  projects,  expansions  or upgradation  planned  for  existing  National  Highways  to  improve  the connectivity within the State in the upcoming fiscal year is placed at Annexure-A.
- (c) Chennai Bangalore Expressway project is under execution. Development  of  National  Highways  or  industrial corridors are a continuous process. The Union Government  keeps on receiving proposals from various State Governments including the Government of Tamil Nadu for upgradation and development of National Highways.
- (d)   As  per  available  information,  all  Special  Economic  Zones  (SEZs) and  industrial  hubs  in  the  State  are  provided  with  proper  road connectivity. However, the Government can consider road connectivity to any SEZ or industrial hub after examining its feasibility and financial viability, inter-se-priority and availability of funds.
- (e) Provision of solar powered lighting is incorporated in the National Highway  contracts  under  implementation  in  the  State.  As  per  the provisions of Indian Road Congress (IRC) and Government's guidelines, the  provisions  for  plantations  either  in  median  or  at  the  edge  of  the Right of Way or on barren land are always made as integral part of the National Highway projects.
- (f)  All  the  requirements/provisions/guidelines  of  the  Government  on environment sustainability are complied with while implementing the National Highway projects.

(g) Details regarding new proposals for constructing bridges or tunnels in  critical  areas  like river  crossings,  hilly  or  mountainous  regions  or congested zones in Tamil Nadu are placed at Annexure-B.

## ANNEXURE A

ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  and  (b)  OF  LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 545 FOR ANSWER ON 06 TH FEBRUARY, 2025 ASKED BY THIRU DAYANIDHI MARAN REGARDING NEW NH PROJECTS IN TAMIL NADU

| Sl. No.    | Project Name                                                                                                                                                                                 | Length (Km)   | Estimated Cost (Rs in Cr)   |
|------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|-----------------------------|
| NHAI:      | NHAI:                                                                                                                                                                                        | NHAI:         | NHAI:                       |
| 1          | Four laning of Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry section of NH-332A                                                                                                                               | 47.0          | 1943.0                      |
| 2          | Construction of 6 lane Elevated Corridor from Kilambakkam/Urapakkam to Mahindra World City from 32/000 to 50/000 section of NH-45 (New NH-32)                                                | 18.0          | 2950.0                      |
| 3          | Construction of 6/8 laning from km Chengalpattu to Tindivanam from km 55.000 to km 122+100 section of NH-45 (New NH-32)                                                                      | 67.1          | 3853.1                      |
| 4          | Construction of 6 lane Elevated Corridor from Maduravoyal (Chainage Km 14+000) to Chennai Outer Ring Road (Chainage Km 22+100) of NH-48 (Pkg -1)                                             | 8.1           | 1476.8                      |
| 5          | Construction of 6 lane Elevated Corridor from Chennai Outer Ring Road (Km 24/280) to Sriperembudhur (Km 35/150) of NH-48 (Pkg-2)                                                             | 13.1          | 1808.4                      |
| 6          | Four Laning of Road connectivity from Cuddalore Port to starting point of NH-532                                                                                                             | 1.4           | 62.9                        |
| 7          | Four laning of Rajapalayam to Shenkottai section of NH-744 (Package- 1 & 2)                                                                                                                  | 68.3          | 4087.0                      |
| 8          | Tiruvarur Bypass on NH - 83 on Nagapattinam - Thanjavur Section                                                                                                                              | 14.2          | 470.0                       |
| 9          | Balance work of Trichy - Karur section of NH-67 (Trichy Bypass)                                                                                                                              | 20.0          | 1616.0                      |
| 10         | Upgradation of existing 2-lane+PS (Ring Road to old NH-67) as 4 Lane configuration section of NH-67                                                                                          | 25.9          |                             |
| 11         | Elevated Corridor & At Grade Improvements from Km 4/000 to Km 7/000 of Trichy - Madurai section of NH- 38 (Old NH-45B) Including Construction of a Flyover on the Trichy Bypass of Old NH-67 | 3.0           |                             |
|            | Total (NHAI)(11 No.s)                                                                                                                                                                        | 286.0         | 18,267.2                    |
| State PWD: | State PWD:                                                                                                                                                                                   | State PWD:    | State PWD:                  |
| 1          | 4 Laning of Ramanathapuram (Perungulam) Km. 127.289 (Design Ch. 127/025) to Mandapam Km. 150.975 (Design Ch.150/500) of NH-87 (Package II) (Ramanathapuram - Dhanuskodi Road) including LA   | 23.69         | 1485.30                     |
| 2          | Construction of 4L +PS Tiruvannamalai Bypass from at Km 135/550 to Km 157/550 of (NH-38) (Old NH-234)' (Tiruvannamalai Bypass) including LA                                                  | 22.00         | 1239.59                     |

| 3   | Construction of bypass for Vellore Town branching at km 47/4 of NH 75 ends at 12/650 of NH 38 (Mangalore - Villupuram Road)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |   21.00 | 499.00    |
|-----|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|-----------|
| 4   | Construction of bypass to Harur town from km 47/750-55/140 of NH 179A (Salem - Tirupathur - Vaniyambaddi Road) including LA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |    8.77 | 227.00    |
| 5   | Construction of bypass to Varatanapalli town from km 6/660-10/410 of NH 219 (Krishnagiri - Kuppam Road) including LA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |    4.07 | 78.75     |
| 6   | Four Laning of NH 234 from km 0/0 to km 202/60 (excluding Vellore, Gudiyatham Bypass, Vettavalam and Kaniyambadi Bypass and Km 0/0-2/4 Ghat Section)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |  181    | 5395.00   |
| 7   | Four Laning of NH 230 from Km 18/4 to Km 111/400 (excluding Kalayarkoil and Thirubuvanam Bypass) and Construction of Kalaiyarkoil Bypass in Km 62/6-68/2 of NH 230 (New NH 85) ,Thiruppathur Bypass branching from Km 28/4 of NH 383 Extn and ending at Km 98/4 of NH 226 (New NH 136),Construction of Singampunari Bypass in Km 4/2-9/2 of NH 383 Extn,Construction of Thirubuvanam Bypass connecting km 17/10 of NH 49 to km 19/6 of NH 230 |   97.66 | 3081.00   |
| 8   | Four Laning of NH 226 Extn. (New NH No.136) Km 0/0 - 24/370, 29/210 - 53/0 and Ariyalur bypass at Km 0/0 - 7/552, Construction of HLB connecting the NH 381B with NH 67 near Musiri across Cauvery                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |   59.71 | 2647.00   |
| 9   | Four Laning of NH 381A Vellakoil - Sangagiri Road                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |   69.1  | 1927.00   |
| 10  | Construction of 2Lane+ PS to 6 Lane Coimbatore Bypass with Service Road at Km 141/0 - 171/2 and Flyover at required locations on NH 544                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |   26.15 | 1338.38   |
|     | TOTAL(State PWD)(10 No.s)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  513.15 | 17,918.02 |
|     | TOTAL (NHAI + State PWD)(21 No.s)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |  799.15 | 36,185.22 |

## ANNEXURE B

ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (g)   OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 545 FOR ANSWER ON  06 TH    FEBRUARY, 2025  ASKED  BY THIRU  DAYANIDHI  MARAN  REGARDING  NEW  NH PROJECTS IN TAMIL NADU

| Sl. No.   | Project Name                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |   Length (Km) | Estimated Cost (Rs in Cr)   |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|-----------------------------|
| 1         | Construction of 6 lane Elevated Corridor from Kilambakkam/Urapakkam to Mahindra World City from 32/000 to 50/000 section of NH-45 (New NH-32)                                                                                        |        18     | 2950.00                     |
| 2         | Construction of 6 lane Elevated Corridor from Maduravoyal (Chainage Km 14+000) to Chennai Outer Ring Road (Chainage Km 22+100) of NH-48 (Pkg -1)                                                                                     |         8.1   | 1476.79                     |
| 3         | Elevated Corridor & At Grade Improvements from Km 4/000 to Km 7/000 of Trichy - Madurai section of NH- 38 (Old NH-45B) Including Construction of a Flyover on the Trichy Bypass of Old NH-67                                         |         3     | 331.12                      |
|           | Total (NHAI)(3 No.s)                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |        29.1   | 4,757.91                    |
| 1         | Construction of High Level Bridge in lieu of existing narrow Minor Bridge across Koovalinga river at Km 190/8 of NH 85 (Madurai - Cochin Road)                                                                                       |         0.05  | 8.00                        |
| 2         | Reconstruction of High level bridge at Km 99/2 of NH 136 across Kallar River (Thanjavur - Permabalur - Attur Road)                                                                                                                   |         0.055 | 13.20                       |
| 3         | Improvements to Uppilipalayam Flyover and strengthening from km 315/4-320/8 of NH 948 (Coimbatore - Sathyamangalam Road)                                                                                                             |         0.55  | 20.00                       |
| 4         | Construction of Additional bridge at km 382/6 of NH 67 (km 49/6 of New NH 181                                                                                                                                                        |         0.2   | 11.23                       |
| 5         | Construction of Fly over including junction improvements at Km 3/0 - 5/4 of NH 181 at Singanallur junction in Coimbatore city including permanent rectification of black spot in Vasantha mill junction and Uzhavar santhai junction |         2.4   | 167.54                      |

| 6   | Reconstruction of Distressed Bridge at Km 17/120 (Sanganoor Pallam) of NH 181 and Providing Junction improvement at Km 16/8 - 17/560 of NH 181 including   |   0.075 | 20.00    |
|-----|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|----------|
|     | Total(State PWD)(6 No.s)                                                                                                                                   |    3.33 | 239.97   |
|     | Total(NHAI + State PWD)(9 No.s)                                                                                                                            |   32.43 | 4,997.88 |

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