Lok Sabha Question No. 119 (STARRED), answered on 2023-07-27
Subject: Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Sumalatha Ambareesh, Prajwal Revanna

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has observed an increase in number of accidents occurring  at  Mysuru-  Bengaluru  Expressway  and  if  so,  the  details  of reported accidents and deaths since January, 2023;
- (b) the  details  of  steps  and  safety  measures  taken  by  National  Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to prevent the same;
- (c) whether adequate first-aid facilities are provided along the said Expressway and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has observed large scale public discontent on toll collection at the said Expressway and if so, the details of the steps taken in this regard; and
- (e) whether it is a fact that exorbitant toll charges are being collected on the Expressway and if so, the details of toll charges for two way, vehiclewise?

## ANSWER

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

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

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 119 ANSWERED ON 27 TH  JULY 2023

## MYSURU-BENGALURU EXPRESSWAY

## *119. SHRIMATI SUMALATHA AMBAREESH: SHRI PRAJWAL REVANNA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  119  ANSWERED  ON  27 TH   JULY,  2023  ASKED  BY SHRIMATI SUMALATHA AMBAREESH AND SHRI PRAJWAL REVANNA REGARDING 'MYSURU -BENGALURU EXPRESSWAY'

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- (a) This highway has been opened to traffic in January 2023. The details of reported accidents and deaths are as under:

Package-I (Bengaluru-Nidagatta section): Since Jan-2023, the total number of  accidents  reported  on  this  section  are  189  and  the  total  number  of deaths occurred are 59.

Package-II (Nidagatta-Mysuru section): Since Jan-2023, the total number of accidents reported on this section are 209 and the total number of deaths occurred are 62.

- (b) Speed limit sign boards have been installed at regular intervals all along the Highway as per IRC guidelines. Additional informatory boards at all the entry-exit locations are also provided for the guidance to the travellers. 4 number of route patrolling vehicles (2 in each package) are placed on the project stretch. Camera surveillance is also provided. Overhead informatory  Variable  Message  Sign  (VMS)  has  been  provided.  Twowheelers,  three-wheelers  and  other  slow  moving  vehicles  like  nonmotorized  vehicles,  agricultural  tractors  (with  or  without  trailers)  are prohibited  from  using  the  Bengaluru-Mysuru  access  controlled  highway. National  Highways  Authority  of  India  (NHAI)  has  also  constituted  Road Safety  Committee  for  safety  inspection  of  Bengaluru-Mysuru  access controlled highway and Committee visited the site during 17-20 July, 2023. Further, the Police Department has taken initiative to enforce speed limit with Interceptors.
- (c)  Four number of ambulances equipped with Basic Life Support System and Paramedic  Staff  have  been  provided  to  attend  the  emergencies  on  the Highway. Further, Medical Aid Post has been provided at Toll Plaza with basic First Aid Facility.
- (d) & (e) User fee is levied as per gazette notifications published in accordance with NH Fee Rules 2008 along with amendments. The details of user fee rates applicable as on date for the two sections are as under:

## Package-I (Bengaluru-Nidagatta section)

| Vehicle classification                                  |   Fee for Single Journey (Rs.) |   Fee for Return Journey within a day (Rs.) |
|---------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Car/Jeep/Van/Light Motor Vehicle                        |                            165 |                                         250 |
| Light Commercial Vehicle/Light Good Vehicle or Mini Bus |                            270 |                                         405 |
| Bus/Truck (Two Axles)                                   |                            565 |                                         850 |
| Three Axle Commercial Vehicles                          |                            615 |                                         925 |
| HCM or EME or MAV (4 to 6 Axles)                        |                            885 |                                        1330 |
| Oversized Vehicles (Seven or More Axles)                |                           1080 |                                        1620 |

## Package-II (Nidagatta-Mysuru section)

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| Vehicle classification                                  |   Fee for Single Journey, (Rs.) Fee for Return Journey within a day (Rs.) |   Fee for Single Journey, (Rs.) Fee for Return Journey within a day (Rs.) |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Car/Jeep/Van/Light Motor Vehicle                        |                                                                       155 |                                                                       235 |
| Light Commercial Vehicle/Light Good Vehicle or Mini Bus |                                                                       250 |                                                                       375 |
| Bus/Truck (Two Axles)                                   |                                                                       525 |                                                                       790 |
| Three Axle Commercial Vehicles                          |                                                                       575 |                                                                       860 |
| HCM or EME or MAV (4 to 6 Axles)                        |                                                                       825 |                                                                      1240 |
| Oversized Vehicles (Seven or More Axles)                |                                                                      1005 |                                                                      1510 |

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