Upgrading of Dhulikhel-Khawa Road Section on Arniko Highway Intensifies After New Contract

Summary

Upgrading work on the Dhulikhel-Khawa road section on Arniko Highway in Kavrepalanchok has intensified after a new contractor was hired, aiming to complete blacktopping by Chaitra and upgrade the road to seven meters wide.

Key Points
  • Upgrading of Dhulikhel-Khawa road under Arniko Highway in Kavrepalanchok has been intensified with a new contractor.
  • The contract was signed with C-N-A-One Kali JV for Rs 31.56 crore to complete the work within 14 months.
  • Blacktopping on the widened road section is expected to complete by next Chaitra.
  • Delays in construction had caused travel difficulties for three years and the previous contractor's contract was canceled due to failure to meet the deadlines.
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