Lok Sabha Question No. 26 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Smart Road Projects
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Hibi Eden

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 26 TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 20, 2023

## SMART ROAD PROJECTS

## NO. 26. SHRI HIBI EDEN:

Will  the  Minister  of  HOUSING  AND  URBAN  AFFAIRS  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether Smart Road projects under Smart Cities Mission (SCM) have been completed in Cochin and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether Smart Road projects are proposed/ongoing in Cochin and if so, the details thereof along with estimated cost, names of the roads and the time by which these are likely to be completed;
- (c) whether the Government has assessed the impact of completed Smart Road projects under SCM in Ernakulam district and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has undertaken any measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of Smart Road projects at Cochin and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE)

(a) to (d) : Cochin Smart Mission Limited (CSML) has undertaken one project each  in  Ernakulam  and  West  Kochi  for  development  of  Smart  Roads  as detailed below :-

- i) Development of Smart Roads in Ernakulam :- CSML has awarded the project of 'Development of Smart Roads' in Ernakulam at a cost of ₹ 62.90 crore in June, 2019. The project involves development of Durbar Hall Road (0.53 km.), Park Avenue Road (1.47 km.), Chinmaya & South Railway Station Road  (0.50  Km  part  works),  Shanmugham  Road  (0 .89  km.),  Abraham Madamakkal Road (1.11 km.) and Banerji Road (0.91 km.) and part works on Jos Junction to Chittoor road stretch. This work included upgradation and augmentation of carriageway, footpath, pavements, minor bridges, providing cycle  lanes  (shared  lanes  based  on  availability  of  space),  road  markings, bus bay, street landscaping works, construction of ducts for undergrounding of  utilities,  construction  of  drains  shifting  of  utilities/undergrounding  of utilities,  upgradation  of  electric  infrastructure,  LED  street  lighting,  bus shelters (pilot project), signages, and marking of parking spaces based on availability  of  space.  The  project  has  been  grounded  and  the  completed roads would be handed over to Public Works Department (PWD) after Defect Liability Period (DLP) of 3 years is over.
2. ii) Development of Smart Roads in West Kochi :- These roads have similar features like the Smart Roads in Ernakulam. The project is being implemented  in  KB  Jacob  Road  (1.08  km.),  Amaravathi  Road  (1.09  km.), Bellar Road & River Road (0.43 km.) and Kalvathy Road (0.64 km.).

These projects prioritize safe and well-lit pedestrian facilities. CSML is conducting  programs  to  promote  active  and  safe  streets/roads  for  all stakeholders.  Under  'Smart  Cities  And  Academia  Towards  Action  And Research - SAAR 2.0', CSML proposes to associate with Institutes to take up the impact assessment. Under the different initiatives of MoHUA, CSML has started campaigns to sensitize citizens about the importance of safety of pedestrians on roads and footpaths.

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