National Highways Authority of India

(Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways)

Development of Six Lane Kantakapalle – Sabbavaram

Section of NH-130-CD Road from km 445+100 to km
464+662 under Raipur-Visakhapatnam Economics
Corridor in the state of Andhra Pradesh on Hybrid
Annuity Mode

PATSC MEMO WITH NORMATIVE COST

SEPTEMBER 2020

G-5 & 6, Sector – 10, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110 075

 National Highways Authority of India

Project appraisal and Technical Scrutiny Committee (PATSC) Memo

1. Project Outline

1.1 Title of the Project:

Development of Six Lane Kantakapalle – Sabbavaram Section of NH-130-CD

Road from km 445+100 to km 464+662 under Raipur-Visakhapatnam
Economics Corridor in the state of in the state of Andhra Pradesh on Hybrid
Annuity Mode.

1.2 Proposed Cost of the Project

Amount
Sr. No. Particulars
(Rs. in Cr.)
A Civil Construction Cost 450.83
B Add GST Charge 12% on (A) 54.10
C Cost of Utility Shifting 0.75
D Total Civil Construction Cost (A+B+C) 505.68
IC/Pre-operative expenses @1% of total Civil 5.06
E
Construction Cost
F Financing expenses (1.77%) on Debt …….
G Interest during construction (IDC) (10.25%) …….
Estimated Project Cost as on Bid Date
H …….
(D+E+F+G)
LA and Rehabilitation & Resettlement Cost (LA
I 46.91
and R&R)
J Environment Cost 4.70
K Sub Total (I+J) 51.61
Total Capital Cost (including R&R, TC,
L Afforestation, EMP) ……
= (H+K)
M Per Km. Cost (Cr./Km.) …….

1.3 Construction period (Months): 24 months

1.4 Reports
a) Whether Feasibility Report (FR) and/or Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been
prepared? Please indicate whether it is approved by Competent Authority
(RO/CGM level).

Final Feasibility Report (FFR) has been prepared for the project, and same has been
submitted to NHAI (HQ) office.

b) Whether FFR/DPR has been prepared as per NHAI Circular (Policy Matter
-10.1.16/2017) No. 11014/11/2016-HR-I dated 12.06.2017.

• If yes, enclose checklist Item wise regarding compliance of above circular.

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 •If Not, reasons therefore and whether FR/DPR now updated to account for
the provisions in above circular and check list submitted

Detailed Checklist for the circular is attached

1.5 Whether the proposal is an Original Cost Estimate or a Revised Cost Estimate?

Proposal is an Original Cost Estimate

1.6 Whether any land acquisition or pre-investment activity was under-taken or is

contemplated for this Project? Whether the cost of such intervention has been
included in the Project Proposal?

Yes, Land Acquisition is under progress. Status of Land acquisition is given below

Sr.
Description Present Status
No
1 Total Land Required (Ha) 117.063 excluding Wayside Amenities
2 Existing ROW (Ha) 0.000
3 Addl. Land Required (Ha) 117.063
4 3A Status 117.063 Ha published.
5 3D Status Under process

Cost of Preconstruction Activities

Sr. No. Description Cost (Rs. In Cr.)
a) Land Acquisition Cost, R&R 46.91
b) Utility Shifting Cost 0.75
c) Environment Cost 4.70
Total of Preconstruction activities, Rs Crore 52.36

1.7 Project is approved under which head/ categories of Bharatmala Pariyojna and
Notification of the NH and entrustment to NHAI.

The project is included in the investment approval for Phase-I of Bharatmala

Pariyojna & featuring at Sr.N.7 (Page No.20) of MoRTH Office Memo dated
21.12.2017.

Further as per priority list for Bharatmala Projects issued by MoRTH OM

dated:30.11.2018 this Project comes under High Priority Project category.

1.8 Approval of Competent Authority for proposed mode of implementation.

Competent Authority (Member (T) has approved to take up the subject Project
Packages on Hybrid Annuity Mode.
1.9 Details of the Project.
i) Salient features of the projects as per the following format

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 Sr. Description Details
No.
(i) Length 19.562 km (Design Km 445+100 to Km. 464+662)
(ii) Total Civil Construction Cost Rs.450.83 Cr.
Type of Pavement Flexible in general and Rigid at Toll Plaza location
(Rigid/Flexible)
(iii) Major Bridges 01 Nos.
(iv) Minor Bridges 03 Nos. (Main carriageway)
(v) Culverts 39 Nos. Box Culvert
(vi) Flyover/Overpass NIL
(vii) Elevated Structure 04 No.(elevated structure over pond (major bridge))
(viii) ROB 1 No.
(ix) RUB NIL
(x) VUP/LVUP/VOP 6 Nos./3 Nos./1 Nos.
(xi) SVUP NIL
(xii) Minor Junctions NIL
(xiv) Interchanges 2 Nos.
(xv) Length of Service Road/Slip Details LHS RHS
Road/ Connecting Road Slip Road 2.025Km 2.025Km
Connecting Road 0.437 km 0.302 km
(xvi) Toll Plaza / Ramp Toll Booths One Toll Plaza of 12 +12 lane Toll Plaza at km 455.800
Ramp Toll Booths - 4 nos. (2 booths on either side) at
Interchange location at km 448+000.
(xvii) Bus bays / Bus Shelters NIL
(xviii) Truck lay Byes NIL
(xix) Way Side Amenity 1 nos. of Rest Area at Ch.453+000

ii) Total traffic (No. of PCUs) and the Month & year in which traffic survey conducted

Traffic surveys on the project highway are carried out in the Year 2018.

Sl. AADT
Chainage Section
No. PCUs
1 420+000- 464 +662 Vizianagram -Vishakhapatnam 24064

iii) Alignment Plan and Longitudinal section showing radius of curvature and
gradient of Highway and approaches to structures (Minor/Major bridges/
VUPs/PUPs/ Flyover/interchanges) to be enclosed.

Alignment plan and longitudinal sections with requisite details are enclosed.

iv) Cross section of main Highway in general and various structures (culvert/ Minor/
Major bridges/ VUPs/PUPs/Flyover/interchanges) to be enclosed.

Typical Cross sections of main highway & GAD of structures enclosed.

v) Enumerate deviation in Standards in comparison to relevant Manual of

Specification and Standard for 4 Lane/6 Lane I Expressway and relevant
IRC/MoRTH Standards/ Codes referred in relevant Manuals

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 S. No. Clause No. Manual Provision Modified Provision
The median shall be as per Typical cross section as
1. 2.5 Median
given in Annex-I (Schedule-B)
The shoulder width shall be as per Typical cross
2. 2.6 Shoulders
section as given in Annex-I (Schedule-B)
Slip Roads / Connecting Roads are proposed. The
Slip /
roadway width of Slip/Connecting road shall be as
3. 2.12.2.1 Connecting
per Typical cross section as given in Annex-I
Road
(Schedule-B)
Typical cross- The typical cross section shall be as given in
4. 2.17
sections Annex-I (Schedule-B).
In fill section the embankment side slope shall be
Embankment
5. 4.2.3.2 minimum 1.5(H):1(V). The embankment height >6m
Fill Side Slope
shall be designed in accordance with IRC: 75.
Type of The type of pavement shall as specified in Annex-I of
6. 5.2
Pavement Schedule-B.
Design
Requirements
Design requirements for new pavement sections
7. 5.4 for New
shall be as specified in Annex-I of Schedule B.
Pavement
Sections
Width of The Overall Deck Configuration of all structures shall
8. 7.3
Structures be as per Schedule B.
W- Beam metal crash barriers shall be provided in
entire length on both sides of median and shoulder
Road Side and edge excluding stretches covered by bridges and RE
9. 9.7.1 (i) Median Safety wall structures, where concrete barriers to be
Barriers provided. Thrie- beam metal crash barriers shall be
provided at edge of carriageway and along
slip/connecting road as per site condition and design.
Highway
In addition to Section 12.10 and 12.11 of Manual,
Patrol Unit(s)
12.10 NHAI Circular Ref. NHAI/ Policy/ guidelines/
and
10. and Strengthening the incident management services/
Emergency
12.11 2018 Policy no 12.19 dated 20.03.18 shall be
Medical
followed.
Services
Advanced
Traffic Additional specification for Advance Traffic
11. 12.14 Management Management System shall be as given in Annex-II of
Systems Schedule D.
(ATMS)

vi) Justification for adopting Standards deviated from relevant Manual and
IRC/MoRTH Standards

Cross-sections have been proposed in line with Trans Haryana & Trans Rajasthan
Corridor.

Relaxation for Toll Plaza location: NA

vii) Main Carriageway / Slip Roads

No. of lane/Width: 6 Lane Divided Carriage way with 2 x 10.5m (MCW) + 4x0.5m (shy off
both sides of carriageway) + 2 x 3.0m (earthen shoulder)
Slip Road Width – 7m

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MSA and CBR of soil for calculating pavement thickness:

The Flexible pavement for the -

 Main carriageway shall be designed for minimum 131 msa design traffic, 20
years Design Period and 8% CBR.
 Connecting roads and slip road shall be designed for minimum 2 msa design
traffic, design life 15 years and 8% CBR.

Pavement Composition and Reason for not adopting rigid pavement:

As per Life Cycle cost analysis, Cost of rigid pavement is more than the cost of
flexible pavement.

The Flexible pavement compositions are given below.

S. No. Description Minimum Crust Composition (mm)

1 Bituminous Concrete (BC) 50
2 Dense Bituminous Concrete (DBM) 150
3  Wet Mix Macadam (WMM) 250
4 Granular Subbase (GSB) 200
  Total 650

The Rigid pavement compositions at Toll Plaza/ Toll Booth locations are given below.

Pavement Composition Minimum crust Thickness (mm)

Design Life (Yrs) 30
PQC (mm) 300
DLC (mm) 150
GSB (mm) 100
Total 550

viii) Connecting Road

• Width of Connecting Road: 3.75m wide and 1m treated shoulder both sides

• Million Standard Axles (MSA) for which designed: 2 MSA

• Connecting Road Pavement (Flexible/Rigid) - Composition and Reason for

not adopting rigid pavement: Flexible Pavement Proposed.

The Pavement composition is given below.

Composition Minimum crust Thickness (mm)

Bituminous Macadam (BM) 50
Pre-Mix Carpet (PMC) 20
Wet Mix Macadam (WMM) 250
Granular Subbase (GSB) 150
Total 470

ix) Traffic at junctions

• In case VUPs/PUPs/CUPs nos. of peak hour traffic and PCU on main NH and
crossroad separately of per following table.

There is no direct intersection proposed. The major / minor intersections are proposed
with Slip Road/ Connecting Road as per site conditions and wherever required Grade

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 Separators in the form of Interchange, VUP and LVUP has been proposed.

2. Outcomes and Deliverables

2.1 Stated aims and objectives of the Project

At present due to Eastern Ghats, commercial traffic has to travel long distance to
reach Raipur. With the present green field alignment, the distance to Raipur from
Vizag reduces to 464 Km against 590 Km at present and substantial reduction in
travel time from 14 hr at present to 7 hrs. The development of this highway would
boost economics activities along the proposed highway and also would open up the
under developed area of Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
2.2 Indicate year-wise outputs/deliverables for the project in a tabular form.

Description Year Physical Financial Progress

Progress (Rs in Cr)
LA and preconstruction 2020-21 100% 46.91
Activities
Civil Cost 2021-22 25% …….
2022-23 65% …….
2023-24 10% …….
Total Capital Cost …….

2.3 Indicate final outcomes for the project in the form of measurable indicators
which can be used for impact assessment/evaluation after the project is
complete. Baseline data or survey against which such outcomes would be
benchmarked should also be mentioned.

Direct benefit accruable from the project cannot be translated into monetary
terms. This is a scheme for improvement of infrastructure facility, which will
automatically bring socio-economic growth in the region.

3. Project Cost

3.1 Cost estimates for the project.

Amount
Sr. No. Particulars
(Rs. in Cr.)
A Civil Construction Cost 450.83
B Add GST Charge 12% on (A) 54.10
C Cost of Utility Shifting 0.75
D Total Civil Construction Cost (A+B+C) 505.68
IC/Pre-operative expenses @1% of total Civil
E 5.06
Construction Cost
F Financing expenses (1.77%) on Debt …….
G Interest during construction (IDC) (10.25%) …….
Estimated Project Cost as on Bid Date
H …….
(D+E+F+G)
LA and Rehabilitation & Resettlement Cost (LA 46.91
I
and R&R)
J Environment Cost 4.70
51.61
L Sub Total (I+J)
Total Capital Cost (including R&R, TC,
M …….
Afforestation, EMP) = (H+L)

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 Amount
Sr. No. Particulars
(Rs. in Cr.)
I Per Km. Cost (Cr./Km.) …….

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 3.2 Cost justification with respect to normative cost as per the following format

Difference
Reference of
Civil Per Unit as Reasons for
Normative Normative
S. Length/ Cost Civil compared Additional Justification of
Description Unit No. cost in cost circular
No. Sqm (Rs. In Cost in to cost (Cr.) Higher Cost /
(Cr.) on Dated
Cr.) (Cr.) Normative Remarks
25.04.2018
(Cr.)
A Normative Costs for Roadworks
1 Normative Cost for Flexible Road
Table -1 (A)
S.No. 8. Page
no. 4 for
6 Lane Divided flexible Estimated Cost <
(i) Km   13.71 113.10 8.25 8.61 -0.36 -4.94
Carriageway pavement of Normative Cost
the circular for
normative
cost.
2 Normative Cost for Approach Road
Table -4 (1)
S.No. 1.3 pg
no.6 for
VUP/LVUP/ROB flexible Slightly higher than
(i)   3.60 47.34 13.15 13.60 -0.45 -1.62
Approach pavement of normative cost
the circular for
normative
cost.
  Roadworks Cost     17.310 160.44       -6.56    
                       
B Normative Costs for Structures
Table -4 S.
No. 1.3
VUP Estimated Cost <
1 Sqm 9 8826 25.10 0.0028 0.0030 -0.0002 -1.38 normative
/VOP/Interchange Normative Cost
cost for
VUPs/Flyover.
Table -4
Slightly higher than
2 LVUP Sqm 3 1051 3.66 0.0035 0.0030 0.0005 0.51 S.No. 2.3
normative cost
normative

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 Difference
Reference of
Civil Per Unit as Reasons for
Normative Normative
S. Length/ Cost Civil compared Additional Justification of
Description Unit No. cost in cost circular
No. Sqm (Rs. In Cost in to cost (Cr.) Higher Cost /
(Cr.) on Dated
Cr.) (Cr.) Normative Remarks
25.04.2018
(Cr.)
cost for
LVUPs.
These are 5 no's
Table -5
Major Bridge & 3
S.No. 1
no's minor bridges
3 Bridges Sqm 8 22104 77.49 0.0035 0.0032 0.00031 6.75 normative
Therefore per sqm
cost for
cost is slightly higher
Bridges
than normative cost.
Structure Portion 106.25
              5.88    
Cost
                       
C Other Miscellaneous Work
1 DRAIN                    
(@ Rs.-17.08/ m
Unlined and V
 i Km   28.98 0.049 0.0017         
type drain

Trapezoidal drain (@ Rs.-3384.23/ m

ii (Size-1.3+0.865) x Km   5.63 1.907 0.34        
0.985
Other NA
 iii miscellaneous LS 14.09          
work
PROTECTION
2
WORKS

Retaining (Height (@ Rs- 62857/ Rm.)

3 to 6m.) Rm. 1060 6.66 0.00629 (@ Rs- 2320.70/
 i
RE wall (avg Sqm. 40419 9.38 0.00023 sqm.
height 5.50m.)
Metal beam Crash (@ Rs- 3695.45/
iii Km 59.78 22.09 0.370        
Barrier Rm.)
 iv Jersey Type Rm   9024.80 9.89 0.0011         (@ Rs- Crash barrier
Crash Barrier friction slab 12890 &

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 Difference
Reference of
Civil Per Unit as Reasons for
Normative Normative
S. Length/ Cost Civil compared Additional Justification of
Description Unit No. cost in cost circular
No. Sqm (Rs. In Cost in to cost (Cr.) Higher Cost /
(Cr.) on Dated
Cr.) (Cr.) Normative Remarks
25.04.2018
(Cr.)
jersey type 5505/
Rm.)
iv Filter Media Cum   21937.20 5.36 0.00024         (@ Rs.-2442/cum
Breast wall (@ Rs- 9858.82/
v Rm. 3701.00 3.65 0.00099
( height upto 3m.)           Rm.)
Toe wall ( Height
vi Rm.   3042.00 2.57 0.00085         (@ Rs- 8459/ Rm.)
upto 2 m.)
Traffics Signs &  
2 LS     3.88      
Apprutences
Toll Plaza /Toll
3 Booth on LS 2 1.169 26.48            
Interchange Ramp
(@ Rs- 2819.40/
4 Boundary Wall Rm   28984 8.17 0.00028        
Rm.)
Highway Lighting
(@ Rs- high mast
(8 no high mast
5 No. 175   1.49 0.009         light 800000& single
light& 167 no
arm 50898 / no.)
single arm)
Rainwater
6 No. 40   0.20 0.005         (@ Rs- 50000 / no)
Harvesting
(@ Rs.-83878740.48
7 Interchange No. 2 77613 16.78 8.39        
/ no
Way side
(@ Rs- 57398439.93
8 amenities (Area 2 No. 1   5.61 5.61        
/ no)
Hect.)
Slip/connecting (@ Rs -10368.17
9 Km   4.79 4.97 1.04        
road /m.)
10 ROB Sqm 1 2803 22.06 0.0079         (@ Rs - 78632 /Sqm.
(@ Rs-27,52,786
11 Culvert No. 55 4468 15.14 0.0034        
/No
Miscellaneous 184.14  
         
Works Cost
             
  Total Project     504.93      
Cost including

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 Difference
Reference of
Civil Per Unit as Reasons for
Normative Normative
S. Length/ Cost Civil compared Additional Justification of
Description Unit No. cost in cost circular
No. Sqm (Rs. In Cost in to cost (Cr.) Higher Cost /
(Cr.) on Dated
Cr.) (Cr.) Normative Remarks
25.04.2018
(Cr.)
GST

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3.3 In case land is to be acquired, the details of land cost, including cost of
Rehabilitation/Resettlement needs to be provided.

Sr. No Description Present Status

1 Total Land Required (Ha) 117.063 excluding Wayside Amenities
2 Existing ROW (Ha) 0.000
3 Addl. Land Required (Ha) 117.063
4 3A Status 117.063 Ha published.
5 3D Status Under process

3.4 In case pre-investment activities are required, how much is proposed to be

spent on these, with details activity-wise?
Cost of Preconstruction Activities
Sr. No. Description Cost (Rs. In Cr.)
a) Land Acquisition Cost, R&R 46.91
b) Utility Shifting Cost 0.75
c) Environment Cost 4.7
Total of Preconstruction activities, Rs Crore 52.36

3.5 Whether price escalation during the project time cycle has been included in
the cost estimates and at what rates?

No price escalation during the project time cycle included in the cost estimates.
The basic rates of construction work have been taken from Common Schedule of Rate
Andhra Pradesh 2019-20, which is applicable as on date & as per market rate/MoRTH
Standard Data Book (whichever is cheaper). Analysis of rate has been carried out as per
MoRTH Standard Data Book.

3.6 Whether the Project involves any foreign exchange element, the provision
made or likely impact of exchange rate risks?
-NIL-

3.7 In case of the Revised Cost Estimates, a variation analysis along with the
Report of the Revised Cost Committee needs to be attached.
NA

4. Project Finance

4.1 Indicate the sources of project finance: budgetary support, internal and extra
budgetary sources, external aid, etc.

The project is included in the investment approval for Phase-I of Bharatmala Pariyojna &
featuring at Sr.No.7 (Page No.20) of MoRTH Office Memo dated 21.12.2017

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 5. Project Viability

5.1 For projects, which have identifiable stream of financial returns, the financial
internal rate of return may be calculated.
As per standard NHAI Policy, Financial Analysis for 20 years reveal following

18 Years Including 2 Years

(i) Concession Period in Years
construction
IRR with LA
(ii) 5.10%
IRR Without LA
(iii) 5.70 %

5.2 In case of projects with identifiable economic returns, the economic rate of return
may be calculated. In such cases project viability will be determined by taking
both financial and economic returns together.
The economic internal rate of return is 15.98 % for development of the project road for
six lane divided carriageway with flexible pavement which is more than the present 12%
of discounted rate and larger positive value of NPV of net benefits indicate the firm
viability of project for the proposed improvement and hence recommended for
implementation

5.3 In case of proposals where both financial and economic returns are not readily
quantifiable, the measureable benefits/outcomes imply may be indicated.
Not Applicable

6. Approvals and Clearances

Requirement of mandatory approvals/clearances of various local, state and national bodies
and their availability may be indicated in a tabular form (land acquisition, environment,
forestry, wildlife etc.). In case land is required, it may be clearly mentioned whether the land
is in the possession of the agency free from encumbrances or encroached or stuck in legal
processes

Sr.
Approvals/Clearances Status Remarks
No.
1 Land Acquisition Status Under Sr.
Description Present Status
Progress No
1 Total Land Required 117.063 excluding
(Ha) Wayside Amenities
2 Existing ROW (Ha) 0.000
3 Addl. Land Required
117.063
(Ha)
4 3A Status 117.063 Ha
published.
5 3D Status Under process
2 Environment clearance Required Under Progress.
3 Status of ROB Required (1 ROB) GAD uploaded. Joint Site Visit with
clearance Railway Authority conducted and observation are

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Sr.
Approvals/Clearances Status Remarks
No.
being complied.
4 Cutting of Live Trees Required 2391 trees
5 Forest Clearance Required Under Progress
6 CRZ Clearance Not Not Required
Required

7. Monitoring and Evaluation

7.1 Indicate the Project Management Agency (s), if any.

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
7.2 Mode of implementation of individual works: Departmental/ Item-rate/ Turnkey/ EPC/
HAM/ Public-Private Partnership, etc.
Hybrid Annuity Mode
7.3 Please indicate timelines of activities in PERT/Bar Chart along with critical
milestones.

Project Milestone-I

Project Milestone-I shall occur on the date falling on the 180th (One Hundred and
Eightieth)] day from the Appointed Date (the “Project Milestone-I”).

Prior to the occurrence of Project Milestone-I, the Concessionaire shall have expended
not less than 10% (ten per cent) of the total capital cost set forth in the Financial
Package.

Prior to the occurrence of Project Milestone-I, the Concessionaire shall have

commenced construction of the Project and achieved 10% Physical Progress.

Project Milestone-II

Project Milestone-II shall occur on the date falling on the [365th (Three hundred and
Sixty-Fifth)] day from the Appointed Date (the “Project Milestone-II”).

Prior to the occurrence of Project Milestone-II, the Concessionaire shall have expended
not less than 30% (thirty per cent)] of the total capital cost set forth in the Financial
Package. Provided, however, that at least 70% (seventy percent) of the expenditure
referred to hereinabove shall have been incurred on physical works which shall not
include advances of any kind to any person or expenditure of any kind on plant and
machinery.

Prior to the occurrence of Project Milestone –II, the Concessionaire shall have
commenced construction of the Project and achieved 30% Physical Progress.

Project Milestone-Ill

Project Milestone-Ill shall occur on the date falling on the 550th (Five Hundred and
Fiftieth] day from the Appointed Date (the “Project Milestone-Ill”).

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 Prior to the occurrence of Project Milestone-Ill, the Concessionaire shall have
commenced [construction of all Project Facilities and expended not less than 60% (sixty
per cent)] of the total capital cost set forth in the Financial Package.

Prior to the occurrence of Project Milestone-Ill, the Concessionaire shall have

commenced construction of the Project and achieved 75% Physical Progress.

Scheduled Completion Date

The Scheduled Completion Date shall be the [730th (Seven Hundred Thirtieth)] day from
the Appointed Date.

On or before the Scheduled Completion Date, the Concessionaire shall have completed
the Project in accordance with this Agreement.

7.5 Please indicate what arrangement has been made for impact assessment after the
project is complete?

EMP & SIA is considered.

8. Whether checklist is submitted along with the proposal.

Yes, checklist attached

9. Approval Sought: Recommendation of PATSC is solicited for total capital cost of

Rs. ……. Crore for the work of Development of Six Lane Kantakapalle – Sabbavaram Section of
NH-130-CD Road from km 445+100 to km 464+662 under Raipur-Visakhapatnam Economics
Corridor in the state of Andhra Pradesh on Hybrid Annuity Mode
.

(Manoj Kumar)
CGM (Tech.)
Tel No: 011-25074100,200
Extn no: 1347
e-mail: …………[email protected]

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 Item wise checklist regarding compliance as per NHAI Circular (Policy Matter -10.1.16/2017)
No. 11014/11/2016-HR-I dated 12.06.2017
1. ROW / Land and Related aspects:

(i) The Land for any Expressway will be acquired with a ROW of Not Applicable. RoW of 60 m in
100 mtrs. general has been adopted in plain
and rolling terrain, However at
forest stretch ROW of 45m is
proposed.

(ii) As for the four – lane / Six-lane Highway Road Projects, Considered
experience shows that all the existing two-lane Roads
requiring up gradation to 4/6-lane involve acquisition of Land,
shifting of utilities, felling of trees and other statutory
clearances etc. As such, keeping in view a futuristic approach,
it has been decided that the land for any 4/6 Lane Highway
Road will be acquired with a Row of 60 mtrs irrespective of the
width of the carriageway.

(iii) Land (Minimum 5 acres, Length and depth preferably in the Not Applicable
ratio of 3:2) shall also be acquired for establishment of Way-
side amenities at suitable locations at distances varying
between 30 to 50Kms on both sides of the Highway.

(iv) All efforts shall be made to avoid any road alignment through No National Parks and Wildlife
National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, even if it requires Sanctuaries are affected
taking a longer route/ Bypass. However, where it becomes
absolutely unavoidable and necessary to keep the alignment
through such reserve forest/restricted areas, Land would be
acquired with ROW of not more than 30mtrs. The cross-
section in such areas may be kept as 3.25m,(Shoulder/Utility
Corridor) + 10.5m (Three – Lane one side Carriageway) +
2.5m (Median) + 10.5m (2nd Three-Lane Carriageway) +3.25m
(Shoulder/Utility Corridor).

(v) Similarly, though it may be difficult, while determining the Considered

alignment for any Bypass, efforts be made to see if these could
be along the revenue boundaries of two revenue estates
thereby minimizing the compulsions of land owners/farmers for
cross-overs to the other side. In case such an alignment is not
found feasible, it should be ensured that access to common
facilities for the local people (e.g.schools, Healthcare facilities
etc.) is maintained only on one side of the alignment, thereby
minimizing the need for cross-over for day-to-day life.
 Protection of the acquired Row against any possible
(vi) encroachments is extremely important. Boundary stones be
provided at the end of the Row as per Clause 9.8of IRC: SP:
84-2014 and also supplemented as per Circular dated
08.12.2015 issued by NHAI. The boundary pillars alone, which
are subject to removal with passage of time, may not be
enough to save against encroachments. As such, the typical
cross-section of a Highway Road is being re-visited separately
with the intention of providing permanent features in the behalf.
For a typical Row of 60 mtrs, starting from one end, these will
require the following;

a. Use barricading of the Row with plantation of hedge- a. Boundary wall is proposed at
like species (Ficus /Poplars) within a 3.0m wide strip the end of Proposed RoW.
area, dug up to 0.6 to 0.9m, of which 2.0 mtrs to serve Plantation proposed along the
as a Utility Corridor. boundary of RoW based on
availability of Land.

b. Provision of a Service Road (along the inhabited area) b. Not applicable

with its drainage slope towards the drain/area reserved
for Strip Plantation, for a width of 9.0 mtrs.

c. Earmark width of 1.5 mtrs for construction of a drain so c. Drain is proposed along the
as to be able to capture the rainwater flow from the project road
Service Road (wherever provided) and the main
carriageway.

d. Three lane with paved shoulders: Main carriageway – d. Three lane with paved
10.5 mtrs, paved shoulder – 1.5 mtr and earthen shoulders: Main carriageway –
shoulder – 2.0 mtr (Total – 14 mtr). 10.5 mtrs, paved shoulder – nil,
shyness – 2x0.5mtr and
earthen shoulder – 3.0 mtr
(Total – 14.5 mtr).

e. Median – 5.0 mtrs (effective width 4.0m), and e. Considered

f. A Mirror Image on the other end. f. Considered.

2. Approach to the provision and specifications for Structures:

(i) The structures on roads viz. Bridges, ROBs (Road Over Considered
Bridges, and Flyovers), RUBs (Road Under Bridges) etc.
are designed for more than 50 years. It is difficult to
increase the width of the structures at a later date which
may also have larger financial implications apart from
construction related issues in running traffic. Therefore, it
has been decided to keep provision for all the structures
including approaches comprising of retaining structures as
6-Lane (Length of such approaches shall, in no case, be
less than 30m on either side) on all the four – Lane
highways except in the following cases (i) Reserve Forest
 (ii) Wild life Areas (iii) Hilly Areas (iV) Urban Areas where
site conditions do not permit this.

(ii) Wherever elevated sections are designed through any Considered

inhabited areas, these should be six-Lane structures
supported on single piers so that the road underneath
serves as effective service roads on both sides.

(iii) Highway projects shall be designed for separation of local Flyover/VUP/LVUP are provided as
traffic especially for Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs), for per requirement based on site
longitudinal movements and crossing facilities through conditions.
viaduct(s) located at convenient walking distance.
Provision of PUPs and CUPs with size of 7.0m x 3.0m, as
specified in Para 2.10 of the IRC specifications, has
proved to be insufficient keeping in view the increased use
of mechanization in agriculture practices. These
structures do not support the easy passage / crossing for
the tractors with trolleys so often used for agricultural
operations. As traffic on cross roads is increasing day-by-
day, it has been decided to substitute the provision of
Pedestrian Underpass (PUP) / Cattle Underpass (CUP)
[for Para 2.10 of IRC specifies the dimensions of 7.0m x
3.0m] with a VUP Grade-II with a minimum size of 12 m
(lateral clearance) x 4m (vertical clearance). Out of 12m
lateral width, 2.5m width on one side shall be raised for
pedestrian sidewalks with grills to make pedestrian
movement convenient and safe. These structures shall be
located at the most preferred place of pedestrian/
cattle/day-to-day crossings. Depending on the site
conditions, feasibility of clubbing the crossing facilities
through shall not be depressed as any such depression, in
the absence of proper drainage facilities becomes water –
logged rendering the same unusable. Ideally, the bed
level of the crossings should be a bit higher with proper
connectivity to a drain, which could serve the drainage
requirements of the main carriageway, the underpass and
the service road as well.

(iv) Wherever the alignment of 4-lane Highway road project is Considered with Vertical Clearance
retained in-situ while passing through inhabited areas (e.g. for:
villages), it should be ensured that Service Roads are
provided on both sides of the carriageway, connected Interchange – Min. 5.5 mtr
underneath with a cross-over structure (VUP/PUP/CUP).
Thus each habitation should preferably have crossing VUP – 5.5 mtr
facility at the highways with a vertical clearance of 4 mtrs.
LVUP – 4.0 mtr

(v) To ensure that bypass once constructed serves the Considered

intended purpose during its Life, all the bypasses shall be
 well designed and access controlled. The entry/exit from/
to side roads shall be controlled such that they are grade
separated at major roads or at spacing not less than 5
kms. Side roads at closer spacing shall be connected to
the service roads on either side and taken to major roads
for provision of grade separated interchange.
3. Embankments, Drainage and rain-Water harvesting

(i) The provision of embankments shall be kept minimum so Considered

as to save land as well as earth which are scarce
resources. This can be decided on case basis with due
deliberations. However, economic considerations may
also be given due weight age before deciding the issue.

(ii) The project highway shall be designed to have well Considered

designed efficient drainage system, which shall be
subsurface, as far as possible. While constructing the
underpasses, the finished road level shall be determined
so as to ensure that the accumulation of rain water does
not take place and run-off flows at the natural ground level.
The drains, wherever provided shall be constructed with
proper gradient and connected to the existing outlets for
final disposal.

(iii) The locations of the culverts should be planned in such a Considered

way that the proposed culvert covers optimum catchment
area & the location shall be decided on the basis of
topographical survey, local rainfall data, gradient of natural
ground and enquiry from the local habitants. Al culverts
should preferably be box culverts as pipe culverts get filled
up with silt, which is rarely cleared.

(iv) The rain water harvesting requirements be assessed Considered

taking into consideration the ministry of Environment &
Forest Notification Dt.14.01.1997 (as amended on
13.01.1998, 05.01.1999 & 06.11.2000). The construction
of rainwater harvesting structure is mandatory in and
around water scarce/crisis areas notified by the Central
Ground Water Board. The provisions for rainwater
harvesting be executed as per the requirements of
IRC:SP:42-2014 (Guidelines for Road Drainage) and
IRC:SP:50-2013 (Guidelines on Urban Drainage).

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can be used for tapping of water for serving dual purpose
 i.e. to cross the water body and to store water, if
technically feasible. Therefore, such structures should be
designed as bridge cum barrage structures (bridge cum
bandhara).Ministry’s guidelines in this regard issued vide
letter no.RW/NH-34066/59/2015-S7R (B) dated
18.04.2017 may be referred.
4. Road Safety features, Road markings and signage

(i) Road safety shall be the focus of design. The roads shall Considered
be forgiving, having self-explaining alignment, safe
designed intersections/interchanges segregation and safe
crossing facilities for VRUs with crash barriers at
hazardous locations.

(ii) Road markings and proper signage constitute another Considered

important aspect of the Road safety. The DPR shall
contain a detailed signage plan, indicating the places,
directions, distances and other features, duly marked on
the chain age plan. It shall specify the suitable places
where Fobs are to be provided. Road marking and
signage plan shall be included in DPR and shall be
specifically approved by the NHAI.

(iii) As availability of suitable sight distance has a large effect Entire road has been designed for
on road safety, the alignment of all the NHs should be Intermediate Sight Distance.
finalized in such a way so as to have double the stopping
sight distance available to the road users at all locations.

(iv) Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) shall be in Considered and same is
place for all 4/6 lane roads of NHAI being put to tolling. mentioned in Schedule D
This would provide real time information, guidance and
emergency assistance to users. ATMS would include
outdoor equipment including emergency call boxes,
variable message sign systems, meteorological data
system, close circuit TV camera (CCTV) system in
addition to any other equipment required to meet the
objective. Indoor equipment System, CCTV monitor
system and management of call boxes system with
uninterrupted power supply, all housed in a central control
centre. In this connection, NHAI’s policy circular
no.11041/218/2007-Admn dated 15.09.2016 may be
referred.

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through the Road Safety Auditor (Separate from design
 team) and recommendations mentioned be incorporated.
5. Noise Barriers

Provision should be made for Noise Barriers wherever Not Required

(especially where project highway passes through dense
habitation) required as a mitigation measure against noise
pollution and nuisance. Their Location, dimension, type,
material and shapes should be determined and defined in
environment impact assessment studies forming part of
DPR.
6. Toll Plazas

(i) The minimum number of toll lanes at the toll plazas should Location of Toll Plaza has been
be carefully designed taking into consideration the fixed as per NHAI Policy duly
projected peak hour toll able traffic, permissible service considering site constraints. All Toll
time, adopted toll collection system and the capacity of Lanes to be equipped with Hybrid
service lanes. The number of lanes at any toll plaza ETC equipments, 2 lanes on each
would, however, be not less than four times the number of side shall be full ETC lanes and
lanes for which the highway has been designed. same is mentioned in Schedule C
Eventually, all the lanes have to be designed/equipped
with Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) systems and one lane
at the extreme outer side for Over Dimensioned Vehicles
(ODV) should be earmarked in each direction.

(ii) Car lanes and lanes for commercial vehicles shall be Considered and same is
earmarked at the toll plaza with outer lanes earmarked for mentioned in Schedule C.
the commercial vehicles. At least 50% of the total lanes
on each side shall be equipped with weigh-in-motion
facility for dedicated use by commercial vehicles followed
by a static weigh bridge on either side. Number of lanes
with weigh-in-motion facility may be suitably increased
depending on proportion of commercial vehicles in total
traffic. Provision should be kept for acquisition and
earmarking of about one acre area for parking of the
overloaded vehicles.
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technology viz. Recycling of bituminous mixes, warm
mixes and soil stabilization etc. Should be adopted
wherever feasible. Clause 519 of the “Specifications for
Road and Bridge Works” (Fifth Revision) Covers
specifications for recycling of existing bituminous
pavement materials to upgrade the pavements. These
 provisions notwithstanding, recycling of existing
bituminous materials is yet to be implemented in most of
the NHAI projects. The reclaiming and reprocessing of
pavement materials involve both design (how the
pavement should be designed using reclaimed materials
with the given properties) and technology (the methods to
reclaim and reprocess, equipment, knowhow and quality)
issues. After addressing these issues, the recycling of
pavements will be environmentally and economically
better option for rehabilitation, repair or reconstruction
compared to the use of fresh or virgin materials. Indian
Roads Congress has published IRC:120-2015 on
“recinnebded practice for recycling of bituminous
pavements” giving a detailed procedure for its
implementation.

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any advanced Technologies has to be built in the DPR for
proper monitoring of the Road maintenance works. The
monitoring of maintenance condition of any road stretch
shall require use of the technology/system at least twice a
year i.e. once in the month of March/April i.e. before the
Monsoons and the second round being post-monsoon i.e.
during the months of October – November every year.