Temporary Bridge Allows Vehicles to Reach Filim in Chumanubri Rural Municipality
Summary
A temporary bridge in Chumanubri Rural Municipality has enabled vehicles to reach Filim by crossing the Budhi Gandaki River, improving transport and access to health facilities. The Rural Municipality is working on opening a road track and seeking approval for a permanent bridge.
Key Points
- A jeep carrying tourists reached Filim across the Budhi Gandaki River via a newly constructed temporary bridge.
- Local entrepreneurs built the temporary bridge using Hume pipes and iron to allow vehicles to cross.
- The Rural Municipality allocated NPR 1.25 crore for opening a 4.5-kilometer road track from the riverbank to Filim.
- Permanent bridge construction is pending because the road network beyond Nagchet has not been established and awaits approval from the Ministry of Forest.
