After six years of construction, authorities realise Kakri-Maikot road does not belong to Shahid Marga
Summary
The Kakri-Maikot road section, long considered part of the Shahid Marga highway project, has been officially excluded, with responsibility shifting to local authorities from fiscal year 2026-27.
Key Points
- The Kakri-Maikot stretch was mistakenly included in the Shahid Marga project for six years despite not being part of it.
- The Shahid Marga Project Office clarified only the Koilabas-Lukum section officially belongs to the project.
- No further construction or upgrades will be funded by Shahid Marga budget for Kakri-Maikot; basic maintenance only.
- Responsibility for the Kakri-Maikot section will transfer to local rural municipality or provincial government from fiscal year 2026-27.
