Bheri bridge project stalls for years, leaving key highway link incomplete
Summary
The Bheri bridge project connecting Rukum West and Jajarkot under the Mid-Hill Highway has been stalled for over a decade due to contractor issues and bidding failures, leaving a key highway section incomplete.
Key Points
- Bheri bridge construction over the Bheri river connecting Rukum West and Jajarkot has stalled for over 10 years.
- YP Construction Pvt Ltd was awarded the contract in 2009 but abandoned the site after completing only 30% of work.
- The project office blacklisted the contractor, cancelled the contract, and fined Rs85.79 million.
- Repeated tenders failed due to lack of bidders or bids exceeding estimated costs, delaying the highway completion and affecting local development projects.
