Road Construction Projects in Karnali Affected by Bitumen Shortage and Price Hikes
Summary
Road construction projects in Karnali are delayed due to bitumen shortages and escalating fuel and material prices, severely impacting infrastructure development timelines.
Key Points
- Road construction projects in Karnali, including the Madan Bhandari Highway section, face delays due to a shortage of bitumen and soaring prices of petroleum products.
- Only about 40% physical progress has been made on key roads, with blacktopping efforts largely halted due to lack of bitumen.
- The Iran war has caused disruptions in international fuel supplies, raising costs and causing shortages affecting the pace of infrastructure work.
- Construction entrepreneurs demand deadline extensions and compensation due to the inability to meet project timelines amidst rising costs and material shortages.
