Kathmandu-Tarai Expressway likely to miss revised deadline again
Summary
The Kathmandu-Tarai Expressway project is facing significant delays, with only 48% physical progress and disputes over the Khokana section causing stalled construction and a likely extension of the deadline beyond April 2027.
Key Points
- The Kathmandu-Tarai Expressway project has only achieved 48% physical progress so far.
- Completion by the revised deadline of mid-April 2027 is unlikely due to unresolved disputes and stalled construction in the Khokana section.
- The government and the Nepali Army overseeing the project are preparing to extend the project deadline by at least two to three years.
- Construction work includes tunnels, bridges, and road sections, with partial operation of lanes expected within the next two years.
