Construction of Railway OER BRIDGESs (ROBs)



Construction of Railway OER BRIDGESs (ROBs)
The location as well as State-wise details of the ROBs constructed on National Highways during 12th Five Year Plan along with the amount released and utilized is as below:


S.No.
State
NH No. & Location of ROB (Km)
Amount released/utilized




1
Andhra Pradesh
NH-44/24.32 & 41.843, NH-214/19.8

BOT/ Rs. 20.49 Crs
2
Arunachal Pradesh
Nil

_
3
Assam
NH-31/1075.218 & 1082.931, NH-54E/150.592 & 189.302 & 298.89, NH-31/ 1113.556

Rs. 97.21 Crs
4
Bihar
NH-77/6.004, NH-30/182.570 & 207.620, NH-57/212.351

All on BOT
5
Chandigarh
Nil

_
6
Chhattishgarh
NH-6/280.56 & 320.40

All on BOT
7
Delhi
Nil

_
8
Goa
Nil

_
9
Gujarat
NH-47/41.245,  92.077, 137.083  144.827, 167.324 & 171.300, NH-6/19.597, 40.822 &96.373 NH-8D/2.8, 112.938,  & 118.374, NH-8/54.865

BOT/ Rs. 33.46 Crs
10
Haryana
NH-10/59.868 & 70.002 & 71.58, NH-71/386.988 & 434.857 & 436.643, NH-71A/11.630 & 22.745 & 79.875

BOT/  Rs. 19.68 Crs
11
Himachal Pradesh
Nil

_
12
Jammu & Kashmir
NH-44/48.45

Rs. 6.39 Crs
13
Jharkhand
NH-33/80.88, 90.432 & 130

BOT/ Rs.  55.26 Crs
14
Karnataka
NH-13/286.750 & 293.700

BOT
15
Kerala
NH-47/209

BOT
16
Madhya Pradesh
NH-26/211.004, 322.374 NH-347/85.344, NH-547/6.411, 22.728, 33.102, 37.446, 39.163, 81.525 & 331.194
BOT/Rs.  1560 Crs
 

           


























17
Maharashtra
NH-3 /220.520 & 220.520, NH-9/79.850,  187.929, & 220.520, NH-61/587.0

BOT/ Rs. 21.09 Crs
18
Manipur
Nil

_
19
Meghalaya
Nil

_
20
Mizoram
Nil

_
21
Nagaland
Nil

_
22
Odisha
NH-5/297.157, NH-6/11.6 & 44.217 & 46.6, NH-23/5.287

BOT/ Rs. 32.58 Crs
23
Puddicherry
Nil

_
24
Punjab
NH-44/96.387, NH-152/0-95.8, NH-15/14.409, 42.467, 51.533, 70.178 & 78.492, NH-6/23.83, NH-64/113.96

BOT/ Rs. 18 Crs
25
Rajasthan
NH-11/A Ext/1.050, NH-79/193.912 & 204.455, NH-8/368.30, 390.600 & 48.665, NH-3/53.145, NH-52/231.731, NH-11/296.665, NH-14/14.640 & 103.919, NH-12/7.532, & 55.293

BOT/ Rs. 97.14 Crs
26
Sikkim
Nil

_
27
Tamil Nadu
NH-68/31.500, NH-7/0.270

BOT/ Rs. 7.55 Crs
28
Telangana
Nil

_
29
Tripura
Nil

_
30
Uttar Pradesh
NH-2/219.34, NH-24/159.771, 165.4 180.8, 189.1, 216.685, 234.729 & 246.426, NH-26/10.481, NH-91/ 120.689 & 145.351, NH-93/45.200,  NH-24B/48.71 & 81.234, NH-91/36.34, NH-25/223.585, 59.190, NH-86/18.872

BOT/ Rs. 132.94 Crs
31
Uttarakhand
NH-72/175

Rs. 39.41 Crs
32
West Bengal
NH-6/23.831

BOT



Different incomplete ROBs are targeted to be completed by the end of calendar year 2016. One number of ROB in the state of Assam and two number of ROBs in the state of Uttar Pradesh are running behind schedule. Steps as per contract are being taken to complete the projects.
            This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways,       Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha. 
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Delayed Projects in West Bengal
Seven numbers of National Highways works aggregating to a length of 647 Km under National Highways Development Project (NHDP) are running behind schedule in the state of West Bengal. The delay in completion of the projects is mainly due to delay in land acquisition, and removal of encroachment, pre-construction activities and slow progress by concessionaire. To expedite completion of these projects, regular meetings have been held at various levels with State Government, concessionaire and other stakeholders to resolve the issues.

This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.

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Eastern Peripheral Expressway
Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE) is proposed to be developed as a fully access controlled expressway.

The entire Expressway shall be provided with Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) with centralised control centre, closed tolling system which also include components like CCTV, weather monitoring, variable message signs, advanced communication system etc.

The work for construction of EPE has already been awarded in six packages on Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode having Total Capital Cost of Rs 7558.30 crores. This expressway is passing through the States of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
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Delhi-Meerut Expressway
The Government has decided to construct Six- lane Delhi-Meerut Expressway.

Six lane Delhi-Meerut Expressway is proposed to be constructed up to Dasna along National Highway-24 and from Dasna to Meerut along a Greenfield alignment. In the first phase, it has been decided to develop Delhi-Dasna-Hapur section on Hybrid Annuity mode. Delhi-Dasna section is of fourteen lane configuration (Six lanes Expressway and Four lanes on either side) and Dasna-Hapur section is of Six lane configurations. Bids for these stretches have already been invited. The Greenfield alignment i.e. Dasna-Meerut section shall be taken up in second phase after completion of land acquisition and other pre-construction activities. For completion of work is a time bound manner, the entire project has been divided into manageable small size packages.

This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
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Projects Under Hybrid Annuity Model
A new Hybrid Annuity Model has been adopted by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for implementation of highway projects in order to encourage private sector participation through adequate incentives. The objective is to maximize the quantum of implemented highway projects within available financial resources of the Government. As per this model, 40% the Project Cost is provided by the Government as ‘Construction Support’ to the private developer during the construction period and the balance 60% as annuity payments over the concession period along with interest on outstanding amount to the concessionaire. Concessionaire remains responsible for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) till the end of the concession period and there is separate provision for O&M payments by the Government to the concessionaire. Project costs are inflation indexed (through a Price Index Multiple) and the toll are collected by the Authority, as such the concessionaire does not have to bear the traffic and inflation risks.

While adopting a new model, there is always an initial apprehension especially when it requires large investments.

This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
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Proposals for NHs and Bypasses
            The State-wise details of the proposals received for feasibility study/detailed project report/land acquisition and construction including bypasses on the National Highways from various States including Madhya Pradesh during the last three years and during the current year are as below:

Status of Proposals Received
Sl No
State /UTs
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
1
Andhra Pradesh
34
18
16
2
2
Arunachal Pradesh
1
0
5
0
3
Assam
13
7
16
6
4
Bihar
28
12
10
0
5
Chandigarh
0
0
0
0
6
Chhattisgarh
23
11
8
2
7
Delhi
0
2
0
0
8
Goa
5
17
24
1
9
Gujarat
23
12
12
3
10
Haryana
10
14
24
4
11
Himachal Pradesh
20
14
30
2
12
Jammu & Kashmir
3
8
7
3
13
Jharkhand
16
15
3
5
14
Karnataka
27
29
52
10
15
Kerala
30
14
13
0
16
Madhya Pradesh
15
17
16
5
17
Maharashtra
26
21
23
2
18
Manipur
4
11
9
4
19
Meghalaya
12
11
4
3
20
Mizoram
5
16
4
0
21
Nagaland
9
8
1
0
22
Odisha
18
25
20
0
23
Puducherry
3
1
2
1
24
Punjab
13
16
37
1
25
Rajasthan
19
25
28
3
26
Sikkim
1
2
0
0
27
Tamil Nadu
21
38
21
2
28
Telangana
0
5
8
8
29
Tripura
0
0
2
0
30
Uttar Pradesh
38
25
20
3
31
Uttarakhand
13
46
53
19
32
West Bengal
16
9
14
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Proposals are sanctioned on the basis of inter-se priority and availability of funds and traffic levels. Proposal which are not sanctioned are returned to the respective States.
Proposal for construction of Khurari and Vidisha bypasses have been sanctioned. 
            This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways,       Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha. 
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Road Safety Issues
As per the Road Accidents in India 2014, published by Transport Research Wing of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, 1,39,671 persons were killed in road accidents.

As per Global Status Report 2015 on Road Safety of World Health Organization (WHO), globally, road traffic crashes are a leading cause of death among young people, and the main cause of death among those aged 15–29 years.

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has been impressing from time to time to Road Authorities to comply with Road Safety norms during design, construction and operation of roads including National Highways.

This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
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Auction of Completed Projects
A proposal for monetisation of highways of completed public funded National Highway (NH) projects through Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) mode based on the expected collection of user fee receivables, through private sector efficiency & expertise is under active consideration in the Ministry. Proceeds from such monetisation of completed NH projects which shall accrue to the government/authority are to be utilised for construction and operation and maintenance of National Highways throughout the country. The user fees shall be collected post auction as per existing provisions of the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008 and amendments thereof. At present completed public funded National Highway (NH) projects are bid out to private developers for operation and maintenance including toll collection for a pre-determined period on Operate-Maintain-Transfer (OMT) mode.

This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
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Objections to Widening of NH-2
Land is being acquired for widening of NH-2 passing from Barwadda to Brakar section. No location prone to fire or subsidence has been reported in the Feasibility Study Report of the project prepared by the Design Consultant. Independent Engineer has also reported that there is no subsidence in the area.

Representations have been received from the Nirsa Nagrik Samiti for construction of bypass for the Nirsa area. The construction of bypass has not been considered, as widening to six laning is in progress and any alteration in the project alignment shall delay the project on account of Land Acquisition & Utility shifting. This will also have huge financial implication which will effect the user fee to be collected from the road users.

This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
***
New National Highway Projects in Odisha
Total Twenty Two numbers of new National Highway Projects were approved by Government during 2014-15 in Odisha.

No ongoing project has been halted due to shortage of funds. However, the following two projects got delayed due to land acquisition, approval of forest diversion proposal, tree cutting permission and cash flow problem of the Concessionaire:

i) Four laning of Rimuli-Rajamunda section of NH-215 (new NH-520)

ii) Four laning of Bhubaneswar-Puri section of NH-203 (new NH-316)

This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
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Talassery-Mahi Bypass on NH-17 in Kerala
Bids for preparation of Feasibility and Detailed Project report for 4-Lane Thalassery-Mahe bypass on NH-17 in Kerala have been invited by State PWD. Ministry has already included the Feasibility Study/ Detailed Project Report and Construction of 4-Laning of Thalassery-Mahe bypass on NH-17 for Rs. 220.50 crore under Annual Plan 2015-16 for Kerala State.

This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
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Four Lane and Two Lane Highways in Rajasthan
The lengths of four lane and two lane highways constructed during the years 2009 to 2014 in Rajasthan are 824 kms and 525 kms respectively. Length of 1320 kms has been constructed during the last two years.

This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
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Review and Clearance of Stalled Projects
In order to ensure timely completion of the stalled projects, regular meetings are held with project developers, State Governments and contractors. Regular review meetings are held in Head Quarter by NHAI with Regional Officers, concessionaires /contractors to make the construction of projects hassle free. To expedite completion of these projects various steps are taken which include streamlining of land acquisition & environment clearances, exit for equity investors, premium re-schedulement, close coordination with other Ministries, revamping of dispute resolution mechanism, frequent reviews at various levels etc. NHAI with cooperation of NHBF (National Highways Builders Federation) has formed a Society for Affordable Redressal of Disputes (SAROD) for the purpose of speedy Arbitration of disputes which is adjudicating large number of cases.

This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
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Construction of National Highways
It is targeted to complete 10,950 km of National Highways during 2015-16. 2892 km have been constructed till 31st October, 2015. The targets for construction are fixed scheme wise. Allocation for the development of highways for the current year under the various schemes of the Ministry is Rs. 81,114.59 Crores.

This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
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India-Sri Lanka Road Connectivity
Proposal for India-Sri Lanka Road Connectivity is in the conceptual stage and no time line has been set for commencement of work on the project.

This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
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Road Connectivity To Non-Major Ports
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has taken up a detailed review of National Highways (NHs) Network with a view to improve connectivity in border areas including coastal boundary / connectivity covering development of about 7,000 km of new NHs under Bharatmala Pariyojna in consultation with State Governments. The proposed programme is, inter-alia, envisaged to include development of road connectivity to some non-major ports also. However, project is yet to be formally launched.

Government of Odisha had initially submitted proposal / estimates for road connectivity to Dhamra Port, Chudamani Port, Gopalpur Port, Subarnarekha Mouth Port, Astaranga Port and Baliharchandi Port in the State with the National Highways Network. Later it was clarified that Government of Odisha had signed Concession Agreement/MOU with different private port developers to develop these non-major ports in the State in PPP mode and the road connectivity to these ports was included in the respective agreements of the port developers with the State Government. In light of the above developments, the feasibility studies for development of four lane connectivity to the aforementioned ports in the State of Odisha were terminated by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.


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