Status of NH-106 and NH-107 in Bihar detailed, but Uttar Pradesh data missing

The question asked for details on National Highways under construction in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, including completion schedules, reasons for delays, and the specific status of NH-106 and NH-107. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways provided the response.

Asked by Smt. Krishna Devi Shivshankar Patel; Answered by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Minister Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari).

• NH-106 (Bihar): 135 km length under construction; physical progress is 99.74% for the Birpur-Bihpur section (likely completion 30.09.2026) and 96.60% for the Kosi River bridge section (likely completion 28.02.2027).
• NH-107 (Bihar): 178 km length under construction; physical progress is 90% for Package-I (likely completion 30.09.2026) and 94% for Package-II (likely completion 30.09.2026).
• Common reasons for delay cited include land acquisition/hindrance, slow contractor progress, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Specific delays for NH-107 include delay in removal of encroachments, delay in approval of ROB components by Railways/RITES, force majeure events (heavy rainfall/floods), contractor indebtedness, and irregular supply of fly ash.
• Annexure-I lists numerous other ongoing NH works in Bihar with specific physical progress percentages and likely completion dates ranging from 2024 to 2028.

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