Construction Intensifies on Dhulikhel-Khawa Section of Arniko Highway; Traffic Restricted at Night
Summary
The Division Road Office in Bhaktapur has halted vehicle movement on the Dhulikhel-Khawa section of the Arniko Highway for paving work, with night-time restrictions on heavy vehicles for two weeks starting Chaitra 7. The upgrade work is underway after signing with a new contractor to complete the project, which has faced delays.
Key Points
- Vehicle movement on the Dhulikhel-Khawa section of Arniko Highway has been halted for paving work starting Chaitra 7 for two weeks.
- Night traffic is restricted especially for heavy vehicles including tippers to expedite paving.
- A new construction contract was signed with CN Evan Kali JV for NPR 31.56 crore to complete the road upgrade in 14 months.
- New technology and CCTV installation are planned to manage landslides and monitor the road section.
