Construction Gains Momentum on Long-Delayed Bridge Linking Khotang and Udayapur
Summary
Construction on the long-delayed motorable bridge over the Sunkoshi River at Dhaplangghat, linking Khotang and Udayapur districts, has gained momentum, raising hopes for local connectivity and economic improvement.
Key Points
- Construction of the motorable bridge over the Sunkoshi River at Dhaplangghat between Khotang and Udayapur has resumed after being stalled for years due to contractor negligence.
- The project restarted after Swachhanda Construction Company was blacklisted and Rasuwa Construction Pvt. Ltd. took over the work.
- Former Minister Bhupendra Rai played a key role in monitoring and accelerating the bridge construction.
- The bridge is currently 43 percent complete with an extended deadline of Jestha 19, 2084 BS for completion, and a temporary Bailey bridge is planned to facilitate traffic until then.
