Butwal-Gorusinge Road Expansion Project Reaches 23 Percent Progress
Summary
The Butwal-Gorusinge road expansion project under the East-West Highway has reached 23 percent physical progress with ongoing construction on 50 km of the 69 km section. Challenges include worker reduction due to rising fuel prices from the West Asia conflict and shortages of construction materials.
Key Points
- The Butwal-Gorusinge road expansion project has achieved 23 percent physical progress and 19 percent financial progress.
- Construction covers 50 km out of the total 69 km, divided between Rupandehi and Kapilvastu districts.
- Workforce has been reduced from 900 to 500 due to increased fuel prices linked to the West Asia conflict.
- Material shortages, especially soil in Rupandehi, and extensive structural work on bridges and underpasses are ongoing.
