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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3334
ANSWERED ON 12TH MARCH, 2026
CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER ON NH-19, DURGAPUR
3334. SHRI AZAD KIRTI JHA:
Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware of the dangerous traffic congestion and
frequent accidents at Old Court crossing on National Highway (NH)-19
Durgapur in West Bengal;
(b) whether the Government has received any representations requesting the
construction of a flyover at this location and if so, the current status of its
approval and commencement of construction;
(c) the measures being taken to expedite permissions to alleviate traffic and
enhance safety for commuters and goods vehicles accessing the Durgapur
Steel Plant; and
(d) the expected timeline for completion and its anticipated impact on safety
and traffic flow?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)
(a) & (b) Representations have been received from the public, District
Authorities and public representatives. As a permanent rectification measure
for the blackspot identified by the Government, construction of a Vehicular
Underpass (VUP) at this location has been approved. The work will
commence subject to encasing/shifting of the existing gas pipeline by Great
Eastern Energy Corporation Limited (GEECL).
(c) The matter regarding encasing/shifting of the existing gas pipeline is
being pursued with GEECL on priority to facilitate early commencement of
the work.(d) The expected timeline for completion of the work is 12 months from the
date of commencement. Construction of the VUP will significantly reduce
traffic congestion and improve road safety by minimizing the risk of
accidents at the location.
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