Bitumen Shortage Halts Construction of Nagdhunga-Mugling Road Section
Summary
Construction of the Nagdhunga–Mugling road has been halted due to a global shortage of bitumen and difficulties obtaining diesel, affecting progress on this key infrastructure project in Nepal.
Key Points
- Construction of the Nagdhunga–Mugling road has been stopped due to a bitumen shortage in the international market.
- Tensions in the Middle East have caused an acute global shortage affecting suppliers and orders for bitumen.
- Approximately 530 tons of bitumen are needed to complete the final blacktopping of the 12.2-kilometer Nagdhunga–Naubise road section.
- The Nepal Oil Corporation's quota system on petroleum products is causing diesel shortages, impacting machinery operation for the project.
