Butwal launches drive to clear encroached footpaths and roadside structures

Summary

Butwal Sub-metropolitan City has launched a campaign to clear encroached footpaths, remove illegal roadside structures, and tow improperly parked vehicles to ensure safe pedestrian movement in busy market areas.

Key Points
  • Butwal Sub-metropolitan City initiated a drive to clear encroached footpaths and remove illegal roadside structures in busy market areas.
  • The campaign involved demolishing structures at Bhudki Chowk and towing vehicles parked illegally on footpaths.
  • Mayor Khel Raj Pandey stated the campaign aims to reclaim public space used for commercial purposes along the East-West Highway stretch.
  • The operation focused initially on Hospital Line and Bhudki Chowk to ease congestion and ensure safe access, including for ambulances.
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