Cabinet delay leaves key expressway section in limbo in Khokana
Summary
The Kathmandu-Tarai Expressway construction in Khokana is stalled due to a pending government decision on relocating the toll plaza to Pharsidol, delaying the project progress despite advancements in other sections.
Key Points
- The construction work in the Khokana section of the Kathmandu-Tarai Expressway is stalled due to the government's indecision on relocating the toll plaza to Pharsidol.
- The Detailed Project Report (DPR) revision required for the new alignment has not been approved due to the lack of Cabinet decision.
- The Nepal Army oversees the project and has prepared a revised DPR awaiting Cabinet approval to resume construction in the disputed section.
- Overall, the expressway project is 46.88% complete, but unresolved issues in Khokana are a critical bottleneck delaying final completion, currently targeted for March 2027.
