Question : UPGRADATION OF DOUBLE LANE ROAD



(a) whether the Government propose to upgrade all single lane roads including the National Highways-44 in Tripura; and

(b) the time by which the above proposal is likely to be implemented and completed?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT

(SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)

(a) Ministry of Surface Transport is responsible for development of National Highways only and all other roads are responsibility of concerned State Government. It is proposed to upgrade all National Highways including NH 44 in Tripura to two lane standards in a phased manner.

(b) It is not possible to indicate a time frame as it depends on availability of funds and inter-se priority.