Two laning of Dindigul-Theni section of NH-45 (Extn.) and Theni-Kumli Section of NH-220 in the State of Tamil Nadu under NHDP Phase III approved
The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure today approved the implementation of the project of two laning with paved shoulder of Dindigul-Theni section of NH-45 (Extn.) and Theni-Kumli Section of NH-220 in the State of Tamil Nadu under NHDP Phase III on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) Annuity basis.
The total project cost is estimated at Rs.501 crore under the DBFO pattern. The concession period is for 20 years including a construction period of 24 months.
The main object of the project is to expedite the improvement of infrastructure in the State of Tamil Nadu and to increase the capacity of these sections of the National Highways, approved by the Government under the NHDP Phase III. It will reduce the time and cost of travel of the traffic, particularly heavy traffic running between Dindigul to Theni and the traffic running from Theni to Kumli. The project stretch is an important link connecting Tamil Nadu to the sea ports at Cochin.
BACKGROUND:
The Cabinet had approved four/six laning of 4000 Km. of National Highways under NHDP Phase IIIA on BOT basis in March, 2005. Subsequently, approval for additional stretches was granted in May, 2006, October, 2006 and April, 2007 for implementation of four laning for a total length of 12109 Km. at an estimated cost of Rs.80626 crore.
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(Release ID :61622)