Suryabinayak-Dhulikhel Road Expansion Faces Delays Due to Bitumen Shortage and Price Hikes
Summary
The Suryabinayak-Dhulikhel road expansion on the Arniko Highway is delayed due to bitumen shortages and price hikes caused by international conflicts, with the project currently 60% complete overall.
Key Points
- The Suryabinayak-Dhulikhel road expansion project is progressing with 48% completion in the first section and 68% in the second.
- Bitumen shortage and price hikes, driven by conflicts in West Asia, have significantly slowed road construction work.
- The Ministry of Finance has released 200 million rupees for the project, with an estimated need of 1 billion rupees for the current fiscal year.
- Construction of three bridges is ongoing with only 12% progress, and removal of houses and electricity poles along the road path is underway.
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