NHAI working on four-laning of NH-87 section: Minister

New Delhi July 18 (IANS) The NHAI is working on four-laning of the Rampur-Kathgodam section of National Highway-87 Union Minster Mansukh Lal Mandaviya told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

"The Rampur-Kathgodam section of this highway is under implementation for four-laning by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) " he said in a written reply.

He said the detailed project report for the development of the stretch from existing single or intermediate lane to two-lane -- with or without paved shoulder -- has been undertaken (for implementation) an official statement said.

National Highway-87 (old) extends from Rampur in Uttar Pradesh to Jeolikot in Uttarakhand and further through NH-87E up to Karanprayag via Ranikhet.

--IANS
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