(i) Inclusion of 780 km of National Highways in Bihar for upgradation as four lane highways under NHDP Phase-IIIA over and above the approved length of 4035 km under NHDP Phase IIIA on the condition that the procedure for clearance for PPPAC would be followed. With this inclusion, total length of National Highways to be upgraded under NHDP Phase III would be 4815 km.
(ii) Implementation (four laning) of 780 km of National Highways on BOT (Toll) mode at an estimated cost of Rs.6782 crore including cost of land acquisition, utility shifting, rehabilitation and resettlement, consultancy, etc. within the ceiling of 40% of viability gap funding (grant) in accordance with implementation mechanism.
(iii) As some of the sections (such as Mokama-Muker Section of NH-80, Muzzafarpur-Sonbarsa Section of NH-77, Motihari-Raxaul Section of NH-28A and Forbesgenj-Jogbani Section of NH-57A) approved to be taken up on BOT (Toll) have very low traffic volume and probably higher maintenance cost than the toll collected in these sections, it is likely that there will be no response to bids for BOT (Toll) projects. In that event, CCEA gave approval to take up these sections [unviable on BOT (Toll) mode] on BOT (Annuity) mode without any further clearance from CCEA, if no response to the bids on BOT (Toll) is received, after at least two advertisements.
Upgradation of existing road will improve traffic safety and provide faster movement of vehicles with improved riding quality and time. This will lead to reduction in vehicle operating cost and significant reduction in fuel consumption for the vehicle resulting in energy conservation. This will also provide linkage to other corridors of high density / Economic importance / tourism / pilgrimage centers in the state of Bihar.
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