West Asia Conflict Disrupts Asphalt Work on Nagdhunga-Mugling Road Project
Summary
The Nagdhunga-Mugling road expansion project faces delays as the ongoing West Asia conflict disrupts bitumen supply, causing paving work suspensions.
Key Points
- The Nagdhunga-Mugling road project paving work is disrupted due to bitumen supply shortages caused by the West Asia conflict.
- Currently, the project receives only one to two tankers of bitumen per week instead of the required two daily tankers.
- Contractors face difficulties obtaining bitumen and related petroleum byproducts despite paying in advance.
- Due to material shortages, the project is unlikely to meet its aggressive progress targets for this year.
