Hulaki Highway Stalled After 16 Years Amid Contract Cancellations and Government Inaction
Summary
The Hulaki Highway project in Nepal has been stalled for 16 years due to contract cancellations and government negligence, with costs doubling and progress delayed significantly.
Key Points
- The Hulaki Highway project has been incomplete for 16 years, causing hardships for the Terai region.
- Delays have doubled the project cost from NPR 47.24 billion to NPR 101.63 billion.
- Several construction contracts have been canceled due to negligence and delays by contractors.
- Government apathy and delayed budget allocations are major causes of stalled progress.
