Pre Feasibility Report

Public Works Department, Rajashtan

Consultancy Services for Preparation of Feasibility Report for 2 laning of km 0 to km 130 of SH 68 Comprising the Section from Dangiyawas to Balotra In the state of Rajasthan

March 2017

Feedback Infra 15th Floor, Tower 9B, DLF Cyber City, Phase-III , Gurgaon 122 002 Pre-Feasibility Report 2 laning of km 0 to km 130 of SH 68 Comprising the Section from Dangiyawas to Balotra In the state of Rajasthan

Table of Content

1. Preamble ...... 3 2. Project Background ...... 3 3. Project Highway ...... 3 4. Existing Project Features ...... 4 5. Pavement Condition ...... 5 6. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) STUDY IN THE PROJECT ...... 5 6.1 POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ...... 5 6.2 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE ...... 6 6.2.1 Physical Environment...... 6 6.2.2 Climate ...... 6 6.2.3 Geology ...... 7 6.2.4 Soil ...... 7 6.2.5 Ambient Air Quality ...... 7 6.2.6 Noise Quality ...... 7 6.2.7 Surface Water ...... 7 6.2.8 Ground Water ...... 8 6.3 Biological Environment ...... 8 6.3.1 Protected Areas / Eco-sensitive Zones/ Animal Corridor ...... 8 6.3.2 Flora & Fauna ...... 8 6.3.3 Forest ...... 8 6.4 Social Environment ...... 9 6.4.1 Census Profile ...... 9 6.4.2 Workforce in Project area...... 9 6.4.3 Settlement ...... 9 6.4.4 Educational Institutes ...... 9 6.4.5 Cultural Properties ...... 9 6.5 PUBLIC INTERACTIONS & CONSULTATION ...... 9 7. Structural Strength of Pavement ...... 9 8. Sub grade investigations ...... 9 9. Design Standards ...... 13

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Pre-Feasibility Report 2 laning of km 0 to km 130 of SH 68 Comprising the Section from Dangiyawas to Balotra In the state of Rajasthan

10. ES.7 Geometric improvement ...... 13 11. Traffic Surveys ...... 16 12. Pavement Design ...... 17 13. Structure improvement...... 17 14. Cost Estimate ...... 18 15. Financial Analysis ...... 19

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Pre-Feasibility Report 2 laning of km 0 to km 130 of SH 68 Comprising the Section from Dangiyawas to Balotra In the state of Rajasthan

1. Preamble

The Governor of Rajasthan acting through the Chief Engineer (Roads), Public Works Department, Government of Rajasthan (the “Authority”) is engaged in the development of state highways and as part of this endeavor, the Authority has decided to undertake two-laning of Km. 0 to Km. 130.0 of SH-68 comprising the section from Dangiyawas to Balotara (the “Highway-III”); through Public Private Partnership (the “PPP”) on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (the "DBFOT") basis. The scope of the project is to establish the technical, economic and financial viability of the project and prepare Feasibility Report for two laning of Dangiyawas to Balotara of SH-68 in the state of Rajasthan.

2. Project Background

The project road starts with junction of NH-25 near Dangiyawas and ends at Junction with SH 28 on Balotra bypass. The project road is located under Jodhpur and Barmer districts of Rajasthan. The existing length of project road is about 130 km.

The road alignment passes through Plain terrain; alignment is mostly straight except at few locations with sharp curves and many steep valley curves area also observed along the project road. The project road connects major towns and important villages like Dangiyawas, Pithawas, Luni, Satlana, Dhundhara, Samdadi Parloo and Balotara. Many Kilometer stones are missing on the project road .From Km 74 to Km 83 the project road is found inside railway boundary and railway boundary stones were found near carriageway edges.

3. Project Highway

The project corridor starts near Dangiyawas and ends at Balotara. The project road is approximately130 km long. The project road connects major towns and important villages like Dangiyawas, Pithawas, Luni, Satlana, Dhundhara, Samdadi, Parloo and Balotara. Project road falls under Jodhpur & Barmer districts of Rajasthan.

The project road starts with junction of NH-25 near Dangiyawas and ends at Junction with SH- 28 on Balotra bypass, from km 0.000 to 130.000. The project road is located under Jodhpur & Barmer districts of Rajasthan. Dangiyawas to Godon ka Bara i.e. from km 0.000 to 78.5 is under Jodhpur district and Godon kan bara to Balotra from km 78.5 to 130 is under Barmer district. The project road traverses through major settlements of Dangiyawas, Pithawas, Luni & Satlana. The key map the project road is given in Figure below

Figure: Location of Project Road

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4. Existing Project Features

The existing carriageway configuration of the project road varies from single lane to two lane, about 66.2 km is having single lane carriageway, intermediate lane in 9.2 km two lane in 54.3 and four lane in 0.3 km length near to Balotara.

The width of shoulders is varying from 0.000 to 1.000m. Shoulders are in poor condition in most of the project length.

The project road is passing through Guda Bishnoiyan wild life area between the km 23 to 26, spread in an area of 2.31 km2.The project road is passing through plain terrain.

The Luni River is flowing parallel to project road on left hand side all along the project road.

About 40 to 43% of length land along the project road is agricultural, followed by built-up areas about 49-53%, barren land, about 7-8%.

Table - List of Major Built-up & Settlements along the project road

Sr. No. From (km) To (km) Length (km) Built-up/ Settlement 1 6.8 7.3 0.5 Pithaawas 2 11.5 13 1.5 kakelao 3 19.8 20.5 0.7 Khejarali 4 23 24.3 1.3 Guda Bishnoiyan 5 26 26.3 0.3 Barna 6 36.3 36.6 0.3 Kankani 7 40.0 41 1.0 Shikarpura 8 45.8 49 3.2 Luni 9 52.2 53.4 1.2 Satas

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Sr. No. From (km) To (km) Length (km) Built-up/ Settlement 10 60 60.60 0.6 Doodiya 11 71 72 1 Dhundara 12 78.5 78.7 0.2 Miyan ka bara 13 84.2 84.6 0.4 Ajit 14 86 87 1.0 Bhalaro ka Bara 15 89.1 89.3 0.2 Bhanawas 16 93.5 96.5 2 Samadadi 17 104 104.4 0.4 Rani Desipara 18 105.8 106.80 1.0 Jethantari 19 112 113.2 1.2 Parloo 20 114.5 115.5 1.0 Kanana 21 122.4 123 0.6 Janiyana 22 129.8 130 0.2 Balotara

There are total 2 slab culverts, 26 pipe culverts and 19 causeways along the project highway stretch. The structural condition of most of the culverts is generally fair. The pipe culverts are generally in fair to good working condition however some pipe culverts are found in choked condition due to accumulation of waste/garbage and siltation.

5. Pavement Condition

Summary of pavement condition is given below.

Table - Summary of Pavement Condition

Description Length (km) % of Total Length Good 69 53.10 Fair 34 26.15 Poor 21 16.15 Very Poor 6 4.60 Total 130 100

6. Proposed EIA study in the project

The study methodology for the EIA employs a simplistic approach in which the important environmental issues have been identified before initiation of the baseline study. Based on the identification baseline data was generated and then analysed to predict the impacts and quantify them.

6.1 Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework As part of the project execution, developer shall take the following clearances and NOCs:

 The project roads is a SH expansion project in ecologically sensitive area. A protected area notified under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 is also located within 5 Km radius of the Project Road Section. Thus the project is

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categorized as category A as per EIA notification of Sept 2006 and its subsequent amendments. Hence Prior Environmental Clearance is required under EIA Notification of 2006 & its amendments  The project crosses Gudha Vishnoiyan Conservation Reserve, a Protected Area notified under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Thus Wild life Clearance is required  No presence and impact on Archaeological features. Thus no archaeological clearances / permissions to be obtained  Forest Clearance under purview of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 shall be required since acquisition of Gudha Vishnoiyan Conservation Reserve will be involved  Trees are needed to be felled due to road widening. Permission to be obtained from Forest/District Authorities before felling

Apart from the clearances developer shall also obtain the required clearances NOCs & licenses from the various agencies & authorities prior to his work initiation. These are:

 NOC under Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989 from SPCB  PUC certificate for use of vehicles for construction from Department of Transport  NOC for ground water extraction for construction and allied works from Ground Water Authority

Apart from the above clearances, developer also has to comply with the following:

 Clearance of monitoring consultant for location and layout of Worker’s Camp, Equipment yard and Storage yard.  Clearance of monitoring consultant for Traffic Management Plan for each section of the route after it has been handed over for construction.  An Emergency Action Plan shall be prepared by developer and approved by the Monitoring consultant for accidents responding to involving fuel & lubricants before the construction starts.

6.2 Baseline Environmental Profile

6.2.1 Physical Environment

6.2.2 Climate

The distribution of climatic regions of Rajasthan on the basis of rainfall and temperature variations is divided into the following 5 categories:

 Arid Region:  Semi-arid Region  Sub-humid Region  Humid Region  Very Humid Region The Project area lies in semi-arid region of the state. The region is characterized by low and highly variable rainfall.

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6.2.3 Geology

The geological set-up of the district Jodhpur is represented by various igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Delhi Super Group litho units are very limited and in the form of isolated pockets. Erinpura granites and Malani igneous rocks cover large area in the southern part of the district. Marwar Super Group of rocks occupies maximum geographical area of the district lying in the central, western, and eastern parts of the district. The rock units of various formations belonging to Cenozoic epoch/era represented in very small area and lies in the north-western parts of the district. In the entire district, the hard rocks are overlain by thin blanket of alluvium and windblown sand.

The district Barmer is underlain by intrusive rocks at the basement (Post Delhi formation) consisting of Jalore and Siwana granite & Malani rhyolite and granite followed by Mesozoic and Tertiary formations consisting of sandstone, shale, conglomerate. Mesozoic is consisting with Lathi series of Jurassic and Abur series of Cretaceous period. Tertiary is consisting with Akali and Kapurdi series of Eocene period. These formations are overlain by Pleistocene to recent alluvium consisting mainly clay, sand and silt.

6.2.4 Soil

Major Soil Types of Jodhpur District are Red desertic soils, Desert soils, Sand dunes, Lithosol & regosols of hills, Saline soils and Sierozem & in Barmer are Desert soil, Sand dunes, Red desertic soil, Saline soil of depressions, Lithosols & Regosols of hills. To assess the soil characteristics along the corridor four soil samples were collected and analyzed for Physical and Chemical properties.

6.2.5 Ambient Air Quality

Monitoring of air quality shall establish the exact scenario and will also help to assess the potential impact of the project on them. To establish the baseline air quality scenario representative ambient air quality- monitoring stations shall be selected within the study corridor. Sampling and analysis of air samples shall be conducted by taking 24 hourly samples at each location as per guidelines of CPCB and the requirements of MoEFCC.

6.2.6 Noise Quality

Noise monitoring has been carried out once during the entire study period (over a period of twenty-four hours to obtain Leq values at uniform time intervals of 1 hour. For each location, day and night time Leq values have then been computed from the hourly Leq values such that comparison could be made with the national ambient noise standards. Day & night time Leq has been computed from the hourly Leq values as per standards.

6.2.7 Surface Water

Luni River runs parallel to the road in southern side starting from Luni Village to end of the project road section. The distance varies from 0-500 m. Luni is a seasonal river. It originates in the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli Range, near

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Ajmer and ends in Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. It receives much of the drainage of the southwest slopes of the Aravalli Range. With a course of some 495 km, the Luni is the only major river of Rajasthan, and it serves as an essential source of irrigation waters. Few ponds are located along the project corridor. Many of these water bodies play very crucial role to the local biodiversity and community. One representative surface water sample was collected and analysed

6.2.8 Ground Water

The project area falls in such an area where Water Level remains 10-40 M bgl in pre monsoon & 10-40 M bgl in Post monsoon season. That means the project area lies in a Ground Water Scarce region. During public consultation the same thing was also understood. 5 ground water/Drinking Water samples were collected to assess the ground water quality along the project corridor.

6.3 Biological Environment

6.3.1 Protected Areas / Eco-sensitive Zones/ Animal Corridor

The project road crosses Gudha Bishnoiyan Conservation Reserve, a Protected Area (Under Wild Life Act, 1972) between Km 27.000 to 30.000 (approximately). No other Notified Protected Area like National park, Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserve, etc, Eco Sensitive Zone or Wildlife Corridor is located within 15 Km radius of the project road section.

6.3.2 Flora & Fauna

The project road section lies in the jurisdiction of Jodhpur and Barmer Districts which are characterized by arid zone. Such an extreme climatic condition is a challenge to any kind of life forms. As per the details obtained from Jodhpur Forest Division, among floral community about 61 species of Trees, 57 species of Shrubs and herbs, 17 Species of Climbers and 42 varieties of grasses and among fauna about 25 Species of Birds and 11 species of Mammals are recorded. Whereas in Barmer Division 57 species of Trees, 55 species of Shrubs and herbs, 16 Species of Climbers and 41 varieties of grasses are recorded. Among faunal community 23 Species of Birds and 16 species of Mammals and Reptiles are recorded. These include endangered and Schedule I (as per Wildlife Act, 1972) species like Eurasian Spoon Bill, Monitor Lizards (Varanus griseus), Black Buck & Chingkara. Demoiselle Crane also found in the project area in September –October month.

6.3.3 Forest

The forest cover of the state is 16,087 Km2 which is just 4.70 % of the state’s total geographical area. It is observed that the percentage of forest cover out of total geographical area in both of the project district is quite less than the state’s overall percentage.

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6.4 Social Environment

6.4.1 Census Profile

The project highway passes through the district of Jodhpur & Barmer in Rajasthan. As per the 2011 census, Rajasthan has a total population of 68,548,437 and the total male and female population in the state is 35,550,997 and 32,997,440 respectively. The population density per sq km is 200. The total number of literates of the state is 38,275,282 while the sex ratio is 928.

6.4.2 Workforce in Project area

The people in the villages are mostly engaged in the agricultural work and economy is largely based on agricultural activities. Some people are also working as a labourer in nearby area.

6.4.3 Settlement

There are a total of 22 settlements varying in size and populations along the project corridor.

6.4.4 Educational Institutes

There are 19 Schools located along the project road. All structures are outside of proposed Corridor of Impact. Hence no physical impact has been envisaged.

6.4.5 Cultural Properties

There are about 35 Cultural & Religious Properties have been observed along the project road section. These are 28 temples & 7 Samadhis

6.5 PUBLIC INTERACTIONS & CONSULTATION Public Interactions & consultations were conducted during the project preparations. The main purpose of these consultations was to know the community’s reaction to the perceived impact of proposed project on the people at individual and settlement level. Drinking water scarcity was the major environmental issue reported during consultation. Sighting of various wildlife species and occurrence of accidental road kill was also confirmed by community as well as institutional stakeholders. However, some people were concerned about other environmental issues, mainly air and noise pollution. The issues raised by the public have been duly incorporated in project design.

7. Structural Strength of Pavement

The evaluation of structural strength of existing flexible pavement was carried out using a Benkelman Beam in accordance with the procedure given in IRC 81-1997and with reference to criteria’s set in TOR. The characteristic deflection values are varying from 0.431 to 2.235

8. Sub grade investigations

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Sub-grade investigations are conducted by making the test pits along the project highway. The subgrade investigations are carried out from the collected the samples.

The thickness of bituminous courses varies from 30 to 80 mm, whereas thickness of non-bituminous courses varies from 80 to 300 mm

The analysis of on existing sub-grade shows, the CBR values are observed to be above 5%-8% and the borrow soil also has CBR in range of 6%-10%.

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Table - Laboratory Test Results of Sub grade Soil Samples

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES ATTERBERG'S LIMITS CBR Value CLAY GRAVE SAND SILT MAXIMUM OPTIMUM (%) LIQUI PLASTIC IS SL. L (%) (%) (%) PLASTIC DRY MOISTURE Location LESS D ITY CLASSIFICA No UPTO 4.75– 0.075- LIMIT DENSITY CONTENT Unsoaked Soaked THAN LIMIT INDEX TION 4.75 mm 0.075 0.002 (%) (g/Cc) (%) 0.002m (%) (%) size mm mm m 1 3+000 3 68 --29-- - NP - SM 1.83 6.8 9.20 5.8 2 8+000 2 72 --26-- - NP - SM 1.85 6.9 8.50 5.2 3 13+000 3 67 --30-- - NP - SM 1.87 6.4 9.40 6.4 4 18+000 0 69 --31-- - NP - SM 1.88 6.6 9.10 6.2 5 21+000 0 67 --33-- - NP - SM 1.8 7.3 9.00 5.8 6 27+000 2 89 --09-- - NP - SM 1.89 6.4 9.60 6.9 7 33+000 3 90 --07-- - NP - SM 1.92 6.6 9.10 7.0 8 38+000 2 87 --11-- - NP - SM 1.83 6 9.40 6.5 9 43+000 7 84 --09-- - NP - SM 1.93 6.2 10.00 7.6 10 48+000 0 67 --33-- - NP - SM 1.84 7.6 9.30 6.2 11 52+000 15 48 --37-- - NP - SM 1.93 8 11.50 8.3 12 57+000 0 65 --35-- - NP - SM 1.84 7.8 9.70 6.1 13 62+000 2 88 --10-- - NP - SM 1.82 6.5 8.80 6.0 14 67+000 12 67 --21-- - NP - SM 1.94 7.3 10.70 8.0 15 73+000 2 89 --09-- - NP - SM 1.84 6 7.90 6.2 16 76+000 6 86 --08-- - NP - SM 1.90 6.2 9.70 7.5 17 81+000 3 89 --08-- - NP - SM 1.82 6 8.70 6.1 18 84+000 3 87 --10-- - NP - SM 1.83 6.5 9.40 6.3 19 88+000 3 85 --12-- - NP - SM 1.82 6.3 8.70 5.6 20 93+000 2 80 --18-- - NP - SM 1.83 6 9.00 6.1 21 99+000 2 78 --20-- - NP - SM 1.86 6.4 9.60 6.4 Client: PWD, Rajasthan Consultants: Feedback Infra Pvt. Ltd Pre-Feasibility Report 2 laning of km 0 to km 130 of SH 68 Comprising the Section from Dangiyawas to Balotra In the state of Rajasthan

Table - Laboratory Test Results of Borrow Soil Samples

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES ATTERBERG'S LIMITS CBR Value OPTIMU GRAVE CLAY SAND SILT MAXIMU M L (%) (%) PLASTI PLASTICI IS SL. (%) (%) LIQUID M DRY MOISTU Location UPTO LESS C TY CLASSIFICATI No. 4.75– 0.075- LIMIT DENSITY RE Unsoaked Soaked 4.75 THAN LIMIT INDEX ON 0.075 0.002 (%) (g/Cc) CONTE mm 0.002 (%) (%) mm mm NT (%) size mm

1 3+800 28 40 --32-- - NP - SM 2.03 8.3 15.4 9.8 2 16+500 12 50 --38-- 38 24 14 SC 2.0 10.5 12.1 8.1 3 38+500 22 60 --18-- - NP - SM 2.04 8 14.6 9.0 4 56+900 12 40 --48-- 36 22 14 SC 1.98 10.3 12.4 8.0 5 111+000 3 87 --10-- - NP - SM 1.93 7.4 10.2 6.2

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9. Design Standards

The design standards for the Project have been set from IRC SP 73-2007 Manual for Two Laning of Highways on PPP base. The project road is improved to Two Lane width. The cross sectional element are presented below:

Table – Cross Sectional Element

TCS Type Description Carriageway Shoulder Footpath/Drain

1 Widening to Two Lane with Overlay 7 m 2.5 m Granular Unlined

1A Widening to Two Lane with Overlay 7 2.5 m Granular Unlined

Widening to Two Lane (Reconstruction/New 2 7 m 2.5 m Granular Unlined Construction) Widening to Two Lane (Reconstruction/New 2A 7 2.5 m Granular Unlined Construction)

3 Widening to Two Lane with Footpath (Overlay) 7 m 1.5 m Paved 1.5 m Box

Widening to Two Lane with Footpath 4 7 m 1.5 m Paved 1.5 m Box (Reconstruction) 5 Widening to Four Lane with Overlay 7.5 m - 1.5 m Box

6 Widening to Four Lane with Reconstruction 7.5 m - 1.5 m Box

7 Widening to Two Lane with Concrete Pavement 7.5 m - 1.5 m Box

8 Widening to Four Lane with Concrete Pavement 7.5 m - 1.5 m Box

10. Geometric improvement

a. Bypasses and Realignments

Bypasses have been proposed for built-up areas where geometric improvements are not possible as per design standards along the existing highway. Alternatives alignments for the bypasses have been analyzed using Google maps and Topo maps to best suitable alignment. The list of bypasses and realignment proposed are given in below section

Table ES 1 List of Proposed Bypass

EXISTING DESIGN SNO Length (Km) Name of Bypass From To From To 1 5.803 7.476 5.800 7.400 1.600 PITHWAS 2 43.584 47.641 43.100 46.700 3.600 LUNI 3 50.569 52.325 49.600 51.800 2.200 SATLANA 4 62.640 63.911 62.000 63.500 1.500 BACHARNA

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EXISTING DESIGN SNO Length (Km) Name of Bypass From To From To 5 69.639 72.156 69.100 72.400 3.300 DHUNDHARA 6 87.783 89.268 88.100 89.638 1.538 BHANAWAS 7 93.458 99.620 93.900 103.600 9.700 SAMADADI 8 110.595 112.537 114.000 115.400 1.400 PARLOO

Following major realignment are proposed on the project road

Table ES 2 List of Proposed Realignment

Existing Chainage (km) Design Chainage (Km) Sl. No Design Length (km) From To From To 1 0.961 1.064 0.866 0.977 0.111 2 1.087 1.221 1.000 1.163 0.163 3 2.122 2.339 2.136 2.322 0.186 4 2.902 3.092 2.900 3.100 0.200 5 8.000 8.342 8.000 8.336 0.336 6 12.508 13.205 12.500 13.100 0.600 7 17.934 18.172 17.800 18.058 0.258 8 19.848 20.154 19.724 20.000 0.276 9 23.146 23.301 22.970 23.100 0.130 10 23.72 23.958 23.820 24.117 0.297 11 25.708 25.992 25.800 26.100 0.300 12 39.605 39.875 38.950 39.200 0.250 13 66.48 66.868 66.050 66.350 0.300 14 25.716 26.000 25.072 26.053 0.981 15 68.918 69.197 68.350 68.700 0.350 16 85.710 86.445 86.300 86.950 0.650 17 87.271 87.675 87.500 88.000 0.500 18 100.567 100.914 106.459 106.739 0.280 19 104.075 104.385 108.100 108.500 0.400 20 105.687 106.803 109.200 110.400 1.200 21 107.931 108.317 111.300 111.900 0.600

b. Junction Improvements

The intersections / junctions at the following seven locations are proposed for improvement as per type designs for intersections on National Highways. Twenty four minor intersections / junctions considered for upgradation as per IRC guidelines. The list of major junctions proposed for improvement is given below.

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Table - Improvement Proposal for Major Junctions

EXISTING DESIGN Type of LEADING TO LEADING TO Sr. No. SIDE CHAINAGE CHAINAGE Junction (Left) (Right) 0.000 0.000 T - BARR JODHPUR 1 Pithawas Bypass 5.960 T RHS Dangiyawas Luni 2 Luni Bypass 43.145 T RHS Dangiyawas Samdadi 3 46.502 T RHS Dangiyawas Samdadi 4 49.715 T RHS Luni Samdadi Satlana Bypass 5 51.620 T RHS 6 62.235 T RHS Luni Samdadi Bhacharana Bypass 7 63.222 T RHS Luni Samdadi 8 Dhundhara Bypass 69.325 T RHS Luni Samdadi 9 88.345 T RHS Luni Samdadi Bhanawas Bypass 10 89.502 T RHS Luni Samdadi 11 93.945 + - Siwana Balotra/ Balesar Samdadi/ 12 Samdadi Bypass 97.100 + - Balesar Siwana 13 103.398 T LHS Balotara Samdadi 14 129.600 132.700 + Sindari Pachpadra

c. Bus shelters

Bus shelters are proposed at the locations given in Table below.

Table - List of Proposed Bus Shelters

Sl. No. Existing Chainage (km) Design Chainage (km)

1 LHS RHS LHS RHS 2 0.600 0.500 0.600 0.500 3 33.850 34.450 33.900 34.500 4 50.430 50.580 49.600 49.850 5 69.700 69.950 69.200 69.450 6 83.010 83.160 83.600 83.750 7 129.520 129.620 132.600 132.700

d. Rest Areas and Way side Amenities

No rest areas and wayside amenities is are proposed, movement commercial traffic on the project road is less.

e. Toll Plaza

Toll plazas are proposed at design chainage of km 20.850, 67.700 and at km 123.750 for the applicable sections as given in Table below. Table - Location of Toll Plazas

Sl. No. Location Applicable Length 1 Toll plaza 1 at Km 20.850 Km 0.000 to Km 43.700 (43.700 Km) 2 Toll plaza 2 near Km 67.700 Km 43.700 to Km 93.500 (49.800 Km) 3 Toll Plaza 3 near Km 123.750 Km 93.500 to km 132.700 (39.230 km) Client: PWD, Rajasthan Consultants: Feedback Infra Pvt. Ltd Pre-Feasibility Report 2 laning of km 0 to km 130 of SH 68 Comprising the Section from Dangiyawas to Balotra In the state of Rajasthan

11. Traffic Surveys

The Classified volume count survey was conducted at four locations, each location representing mid-block count station for different homogeneous sections of project stretch. The count was conducted continuously for 7 consecutive days and for 24 hours on all locations.

The following traffic studies have been carried out for the project. 1. Classified traffic volume counts for 7 days and 24 hours duration 2. Turning movement count survey

Table - Traffic Survey Locations

Sr. Type of Survey Duration Location Date(s) of Survey No. 20-09-2014 to 26-09-2014 1 7 Days Km 21.000 02-04-2015 to 08-04-2015

21-09-2014 to 27-09-2014 2 7 Days Km 42.000 Classified Volume Count 02-04-2015 to 08-04-2015 Survey 26-09-2014 to 02-10-2014 3 7 Days Km 77.000 02-04-2015 to 08-04-2015 27-09-2014 to 03-10-2014 4 7 Days Km 101.000 02-04-2015 to 08-04-2015

1 Turning Movement 12 hours Km 23.800 22-09-2014 2 Survey 12 hours Km 34.100 26-09-2014

Table - AADT Traffic Count Locations (average of two traffic survey)

km 21 km 42 Km 77 km 101 Tollable Traffic (nos) Car / Jeep / Van (Private) 233 594 209 402 Car / Jeep (Taxi) 7 101 29 54 Shared Jeep 9 281 10 42 Mini Bus 3 41 6 5 School. Bus 3 5 1 6 Govt. Bus 1 2 2 1 Pvt. Bus 6 9 19 38 Maxx/Pick-Up 179 234 48 151 LCV (4 tyre) 7 33 4 30 LCV (6 tyre) 14 59 2 23 2 Axle 430 120 8 34 3 Axle 128 104 5 29 MAV (4 to 6 Axles) 45 3 1 8 MAV (> 6 Axles) 0 0 0 0 Others 1 0 1 3 Total vehicles 1066 1586 345 826 Total PCUs 2375 2143 428 1110 Client: PWD, Rajasthan Consultants: Feedback Infra Pvt. Ltd Pre-Feasibility Report 2 laning of km 0 to km 130 of SH 68 Comprising the Section from Dangiyawas to Balotra In the state of Rajasthan

km 21 km 42 Km 77 km 101 Non – Tollable Traffic (nos) 3 Wheeler 6 196 13 142 2 Wheeler 954 2054 574 990 Agriculture Tractor 31 37 18 25 Agriculture Tractor with Trailer 26 14 7 47 Cycle 37 45 21 44 Cycle Rickshaw 1 1 1 2 Animal Drawn Cart 0 0 1 1 Toll Exempted Car 1 1 1 3 Toll Exempted Bus 0 0 0 2 Toll Exempted LCV 0 0 0 0 Toll Exempted Truck 0 0 0 0 Total Non-Tollable (Nos.) 1056 2348 636 1256 Total Non-Tollable (PCUs) 668 1367 378 927 Grand Total (Nos.) 2122 3934 981 2082 Grand Total (PCUs) 3043 3510 806 2037

As per the Clause 2.16 of Manual for Two laning of highways (IRC SP 73:2007) two lane with paved shoulder are required for design service volume of 18000 PCU/day. As 15000 PCU is not crossed after 30 years in project section, consultant proposed widening to two lane with granular shoulder

12. Pavement Design

Pavement design for new carriageway is done based on IRC: 37-2012 and presented along with overlay proposal as per IRC 81 -1997 in below table.

Table - Proposed Pavement Design (Flexible)

Section CBR (%) MSA BC (mm) DBM (mm) WMM (mm) GSB (mm) km 0-34 10 35 40 95 250 200 km 34-48 10 17 40 70 250 200 km 48-96 10 10 40 50 250 200 km 96-130 10 10 40 50 250 200

Rigid pavement has been proposed at the location of toll plaza’s and existing built-up area. The rigid pavement design for these sections has been carried out following the guidelines of IRC 58-2011.

Table - Proposed Pavement Design (Rigid)

Length Length PQC DLC GSB Existing Chainage Design Chainage Remarks (m) (m) (mm) (mm) (mm) 0.640 0.800 0.160 0.640 0.800 0.160 230 150 150 11.884 12.494 0.610 11.890 12.500 0.610 230 150 150 20.828 21.130 0.302 20.700 21.000 0.300 230 150 150 Toll Plaza 23.425 23.925 0.500 23.300 23.800 0.500 230 150 150 68.062 68.362 0.300 67.550 67.850 0.300 230 150 150 Toll Plaza 86.410 86.810 0.400 87.000 87.400 0.400 230 150 150 91.482 91.982 0.500 91.800 92.300 0.500 230 150 150 102.100 103.310 1.210 105.900 106.400 0.500 230 150 150 114.310 114.900 0.590 117.400 118.000 0.600 230 150 150 120.517 120.817 0.300 123.600 123.900 0.300 230 150 150 Toll Plaza 124.390 127.300 2.910 127.490 130.400 2.910 230 150 150

13. Structure improvement

Client: PWD, Rajasthan Consultants: Feedback Infra Pvt. Ltd Pre-Feasibility Report 2 laning of km 0 to km 130 of SH 68 Comprising the Section from Dangiyawas to Balotra In the state of Rajasthan

12 minor bridges are proposed in place of existing causeway/Pipe Culverts. There are 2 ROB proposed on bypass in Luni & Samdari. Apart from this 13 Pipe culverts and 85 Box culverts proposed along the project corridor.

Table - Summary of Proposed Structures

Sr. No. Structure Type Nos. 1 ROBs 2 2 Minor Bridges 12 3 Box Culverts 85 4 Pipe Culverts 13

14. Cost Estimate

Cost estimation is important for the feasibility study as it provides vital input to the economic and financial evaluation of the project. The cost estimates have been prepared for the Project road considering the recommended alignment. The estimate has been prepared for strengthening & widening the existing stretches to 2-lane carriageway with granular shoulders on both sides including strengthening of the existing pavement, strengthening / widening/reconstruction of existing structures, new bridges on the proposed bypasses and realignments etc. Summary of Cost is given below.

Sr. Amount in Particulars Amount (INR) No. Crores 1 Site clearance and Dismantling 57,516,357 5.752 2 Earth Work 281,580,399 28.158 Granular Sub Base Courses and Base Courses ( Non- 3 387,808,823 38.781 Bituminous ) 4 Bituminous Courses 888,640,766 88.864 5 Culverts 98,084,088 9.808 6 Bridges a) Minor Bridges 34,829,319 3.483 b) Major Bridges 0.000 c) FO, ROB 121,469,848 12.147 d) VUP/PUP 0.000 6A Repair and Rehabilitation of bridges and culverts 0.000 7 Drainage & Protective Works 111,661,877 11.166 8 Junctions 0.000 8 Traffic signs, Road markings and other road appurtenances 54,843,973 5.484 9 Miscellaneous Works 41,392,600 4.139 10 Maintenance of roads 33,197,817 3.320 11 Toll Plaza (3 nos) , Rs 1.55 Cr. Per Toll plaza 46,500,000 4.650

Total Civil Cost (2013-2014) 2,157,525,867 Total Civil Cost (2014-2015), Escalation @ 10.25% per 2,211,464,014 year Total Civil Cost (2015-2016), Escalation @ 10.25 per year 2,266,750,614

Client: PWD, Rajasthan Consultants: Feedback Infra Pvt. Ltd Pre-Feasibility Report 2 laning of km 0 to km 130 of SH 68 Comprising the Section from Dangiyawas to Balotra In the state of Rajasthan

Sr. Amount in Particulars Amount (INR) No. Crores Provision for Physical and Price Contingencies, IDC and other

Financing Cost etc. 25% of Civil Cost 566,687,653

Total Project Cost 2,833,438,267 Cost Per Km in Crores (On Civil Cost) 1.75 Cost Per Km in Crores (On TPC) 2.19

15. Financial Analysis

The project is not viable under BOT- Toll Framework, even at maximum allowed 40% Viability Gap Funding support by the Government. Hence, it is recommended to undertake the project on BOT-Annuity model.

Client: PWD, Rajasthan Consultants: Feedback Infra Pvt. Ltd