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Title: Need for six-laning of N.H.-67 from Tiruchirapalli Palpannai to Thuvakkudi with provisions for service roads in Tamil Nadu-laid.
SHRI P. KUMAR (TIRUCHIRAPPALLI): The 18 Kms road stretch of NH 67 from Tiruchirapalli Palpannai to Thuvakkudi in my Parliamentary Constituency was proposed for six lane with service roads. But later on, it has been converted into four lane without provision of service roads. There are 200 direct approach roads to NH-67 in this stretch. Thousands of heavy vehicles carrying raw materials and finished goods from BHEL and other ancillary units are plying on this road. School going children and public are very much affected by the decision of NHAI. Further, frequent accidents are taking place on this stretch. The conversion of this stretch of NH-67 into four lane will not be useful for the public as well as the industries of this region. In order to have smooth heavy vehicles traffic, I request the Government through this House that the 18 Kms stretch of NH-67 may be converted into six lane as per the original plan.