Suryabinayak–Dhulikhel road project faces delay (Photo Feature)
Summary
The expansion of the Suryabinayak–Dhulikhel road into a six-lane highway is facing delays due to material shortages and rising costs, affecting traffic and safety in Bhaktapur and Kavrepalanchok.
Key Points
- The Suryabinayak–Dhulikhel road expansion project has reached around 70 percent physical progress.
- Delays have been caused by bitumen shortages, rising costs, and supply difficulties in the last two months.
- Construction parties have committed to keeping service lanes and auxiliary roads operational in Banepa.
- Plans include deepening and cleaning local rivers to reduce flooding and completing structural safety work on bridges.
