Construction Accelerates on Road Linking Nepal's Only Hunting Reserve, Dhorpatan
Summary
Construction on the 25-kilometer road linking Burtibang to Dhorpatan, Nepal's only hunting reserve, is progressing, with gravelling and blacktopping works underway across two sections.
Key Points
- The road project connecting Burtibang to Dhorpatan has gained momentum after previous delays.
- The 25-kilometer road is being constructed in two sections: graveled from Burtibang to Phalleghat and blacktopped from Phalleghat to Deurali.
- Work on the first section is 65 percent complete, with contracts awarded to Swatantra and Om/Buddha JV, and blacktopping on the second section is at 12 percent by PTR Adhikari Construction.
- The road connects the Terai with the hills, linking Rupandehi to Dhorpatan via several districts including Arghakhanchi, Gulmi, and Palpa.
