WEST BENGAL CONNECTS TO PROGRESS The State of West Bengal, a key centre for trade with South East Asian countries, had a total length of 2,908 km of National Highways till May 2014. In 2018, the total length of NH in West Bengal including in principle National Highways has reached 3,565 km. Significant investments are being made to transform National Highway infrastructure in West Bengal. This is adding to the overall socio-economic growth of the State. “When a network of good roads is created, the economy of the country also picks up pace. Roads are veins and arteries of the nation, which help to transform the pace of development and ensure that prosperity reaches the farthest corners of our nation.” NARENDRA MODI Prime Minister “In the past four years, we have expanded the length of Indian National Highways network to 1,26,350 km. The highway sector in the country has seen a 20% growth between 2014 and 2018. Tourist destinations have come closer. Border, tribal and backward areas are being connected seamlessly. Multimodal integration through road, rail and port connectivity is creating socio economic growth and new opportunities for the people. In the coming years, we have planned projects with investments worth over Rs 6 lakh crore, to further expand the world’s second largest road network.” NITIN GADKARI Union Minister, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation Fast tracking National Highway development in West Bengal NH + IN PRINCIPLE NH LENGTH UPTO YEAR 2018 3,565 km NH LENGTH UPTO YEAR 2014 2,908 km Adding new National Highways in West Bengal 668.6 km 334 km Yr 2014 - 2018 Yr 2010 - 2014 New NH New NH & In principle NH length 6 Construction of roads in West Bengal 940 km 338 km Yr 2014 - 2018 Yr 2010 - 2014 Constructed Constructed length length 940 km of National Highways have been built in 4 years 7 Road Projects awarded in West Bengal Yr 2010 - 2014 Yr 2014 - 2018 759 km 1,039 km Total Cost Total Cost Rs. 5,257 Cr Rs. 11,765 Cr Growth of 124% in the awarded cost of road projects over last 4 years with investments worth Rs. 11,765 Cr 8 Accelerated NH Development under Central Road Fund (CRF) in West Bengal Yr 2010 - 2014 Yr 2014 - 2018 12 23 Projects Projects Total Cost Total Cost Rs. 141 Cr Rs. 1,197 Cr Significant increase of 749% in cost of CRF works sanctioned for the upgradation & improvement of roads & bridges in the State 9 Landmark Projects in West Bengal Hatania-Doania Bridge A major high level bridge is being built along NH117 on the Hatania-Doania river in the South 24 Pargana district of West Bengal. Upon completion it will bridge the distance between Kakdwip and Bakkhali, while adding convenience for commuters and tourists travelling to the Sunderbans, by reducing travel time and cost. At a Glance Rs. 226 Cr Total Cost Main Bridge Approach Viaduct 340 m Length 960 m Length Foundation: Well Foundation: Pile Super Structure: Super Structure: Extradosed PSC Girder 10.5 m Carriageway 10.5 m Carriageway 10 Fulahar River Bridge A 2.997 km long Bridge is being constructed on river Fulahar at Nakatti Point, to seamlessly connect Mahanandatola and Belaimari with Malda district in West Bengal as well as the Katihar district HQ in Bihar. At a Glance Rs. 290 Cr Total Cost Main Bridge 2 Viaducts 816m Length Foundation: Pile Foundation: Well Super Structure: Super Structure: Cast-in-Situ Cast-in-Situ RCC Deck Slab PSC I-Girder 10.5 m long 2 Lane 10.5 m long 2 Lane Carriageway Carriageway 11 Asian Highway 2 Enhancing sub-regional connectivity between Nepal, India and Bangaldesh, a cross border road corridor worth Rs. 721 Cr will connect Kakarvitta at the Nepal border with Banglabandha in Bangladesh via Bagdogra-Siliguri in West Bengal. It will promote cross border motoring, trade and tourism, while creating new socio economic growth for the people of this region. It will pass through NH-327B, NH-31C, NH-31 & NH-10. Cross Border Road corridor along AH-48 Enhancing sub-regional road connectivity between Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal, a cross border road corridor worth Rs. 938 Cr has been proposed. It will pass through NH-717, NH-31, NH-31C and NH-317A. 12 Bankura-Purulia section The Bankura-Purulia section of NH-60A has been upgraded to 2 lane with paved shoulders at a total cost of Rs. 340 Cr. The road, adorned with Terracotta sculptures will ensure smooth and unhindered flow of tra¤c between the two districts. Infrastructure enroute includes a Toll plaza, ROB, bus bays, improvement of junctions and green plantations along medians. 13 Pundibari-Baxirhat section The Pundibari to Baxirhat section of NH-31 at West Bengal-Assam border is being upgraded to 2 lanes with paved shoulders. At a Glance 46 km length Rs. 399 Cr total cost 14 Nandakumar-Digha section The upgradation of NH-116B has been taken up at a cost of Rs. 397 Cr for e¤cient and safe mobility of tra¤c between Nandakumar-Digha section. It will facilitate local, commercial as well as tourist vehiles enroute to the popular travel destination of Digha. Hasimara-Salsalabari section The 46 km Hasimara-Salsalabari section of NH-31C in Alipurduar district is being upgraded to 2 lane with paved shoulders in the district of Alipurduar in West Bengal. 15 Construction of ROBs under Setu Bharatam 20 ROBs worth Rs. 2,294 Cr have been sanctioned for upgradation of level crossings for safe, speedy and seamless movement of tra¤c. 16 Ongoing projects of MoRTH in West Bengal Sl. Lok sabha Project Name NH No. Total Sanctioned Date of Likely No. constituency (New) Length Cost/TPC Start Date of (km) (Cr) Completion 1 Coochbehar/ Proposed development for road AH-48 90.57 971.40 May-15 Dec-18 Jalpaiguri/ corridor component of AH-48 Alipurduar involving NH-717, NH-31, NH-31C, NH-317A on Sub-regional Road Connectivity among Bangladesh, Bhutan, Indian & Nepal under the loan assistance from ADB. 2 Darjeeling & Proposed development for road AH-02 38.14 720.97 May-15 Dec-18 Jalpaiguri corridor component of AH-02 involving NH-327B, NH-31C, NH- 31 & NH-10 on Sub-regional Road Connectivity among Bangladesh, Bhutan, Indian & Nepal under the loan assistance from ADB 3 Cooch Behar Rehabilitation and upgradation of 31 46 279.70 Aug-15 Dec-18 (SC) Pundibari to Baxirhat (WB/Assam Border) section to 2 lanes with paved shoulders under NHDP-IV on EPC basis 4 Tamluk Rehabilitation & upgradation 116B 49.20 396.86 Sep-17 Sep-19 Kanthi to 2-lane with paved shoulder configuration of Nandakumar- Contai-Chandeshwar road 5 Bankura/ Rehabilitation and Improvement 60A 84.00 340.34 Sep-15 Jun-18 Purulia to 2 lanes/2lane with paved shoulders configuration of Bankura-Purulia Section under Phase-I of NHIIP 6 Malda uttar Construction of new road at 81 13.15 271.17 Nov-16 Mar-19 the missing link along with approved alignment between Harishchandrapur and Eastern approach of Kalindri Bridge in the Malda Distt. 7 Malda uttar Construction of a major bridge 131A Major 289.69 Sep-15 Sep-18 on the river Flhar at Nakatti point Bridge for connecting Mahanandatola and Belaimari with main land of Malda District 8 Mathurapur Construction of High Level Major 117 Major 225.93 Dec-14 Dec-18 Bridge on river Hatania - Doania on Bridge EPC mode 9 Jalpaiguri Upgradation with a minimum 31C 40.50 202.69 Nov-17 Nov-19 of 2-lane with paved shoulder configuration in Jalpaiguri on EPC mode 10 Alipurduar Up-gradation from Hashimara to 327,17 46.00 176.00 Oct-16 Oct-18 (ST) Salsalabari & 27 11 Bankura & Upgrading to 2 Lane with 14 (Old 32.24 149.55 May-16 Dec-18 Bishnupur Paved Shoulders Configuration NH-60) and Strengthening of Existing Carriageway from km 232.00 to km 260.00, & km 266.00 to km 271.00 including re-construction of two major bridges at km 213.050 & km 219.250 12 Darjeeling Rehabilitation of landslide 55 Road 137.53 Dec-16 Dec-18 location with slope protection Safety and drainage improvement at Tindharia 13 Alipurduar Widening to 2 lane paved 27 (Old 24.50 117.73 Mar-17 Feb-18 shoulder of Birpara-Falakata NH-31) section 14 Malda uttar Development of alignment of 131A 3.53 109.36 Nov-17 Nov-18 Fulahar Bridge approach on newly declared NH-131A in Malda distt. 17 Ongoing projects of MoRTH in West Bengal Sl. Lok sabha Project Name NH No. Total Sanctioned Date of Likely No. constituency (New) Length Cost/TPC Start Date of (km) (Cr) Completion 15 Darjeeling & Improvement to 2 lane with 27 (Old 36.00 89.53 Mar-16 Mar-18 Jalpaiguri paved shoulders configuration NH-31) from km 598 to km 634 of NH-31 16 Jalpaiguri Construction of twins 2-lane ROB 27 ROB 88.19 Sep-18 Mar-20 at Odlabari and its approaches in replacement of Level Crossing 17 Bishnupur Construction of ROB at 14 (Old ROB 78.84 Nov-17 Nov-19 Bishnupur and its approaches in NH-60) lieu of level crossing No. KA-61 18 Barasat Widening and Strengthening of 12 5.30 64.62 Feb-17 Dec-18 existing carriageway for 4-laning of NH-34 for the stretch from Km. 25.700 to Km. 31.00 19 Birbhum Construction of PSC Girder 14 (Old Major 47.82 Oct-15 Oct-18 bridge over river Sal & Hinglow NH-60) Bridge in place of damaged vented causeway 20 Darjeeling Rehabilitation of landslide 110 Road 44.66 Jan-17 Jul-18 location along with slope Safety protection and drainage improvement at Paglajhora 21 Jhargram Construction of 5 no.