Karnali Highway upgrade in limbo, 10 contracts scrapped
Summary
The upgrade of the Karnali Highway has faced significant delays due to stalled contracts, with 10 contracts terminated and others under scrutiny, severely impacting local travel conditions.
Key Points
- The Karnali Highway upgrade has been significantly delayed with 10 contracts cancelled due to contractor non-compliance.
- Shankarmali Nirman Sewa and Man Shahi Nirman Sewa failed to complete their assigned highway sections despite multiple extensions.
- The Road Division Office issued notices to four additional construction firms threatening contract termination and blacklisting.
- Local residents face hardships from deteriorated road conditions, with increased traffic congestion and landslide risks along critical sections.
- Contracts worth nearly Rs 160 million have been scrapped, while some projects worth Rs 200 million are currently underway or completed.
