Five bridges along Bheri Corridor left incomplete for seven years
Summary
Five crucial motorable bridges along the Bheri Corridor between Jajarkot and Dolpa have remained incomplete for seven years, disrupting transport and causing hardship for commuters, especially during the rainy season.
Key Points
- Five key bridges along the Bheri Corridor remain unfinished even seven years after the track opened, severing direct connectivity between Jajarkot and Dolpa.
- The unfinished bridges have caused severe transport disruptions, increased costs, and delays, particularly during the monsoon.
- Contracts for bridge construction have faced multiple deadline extensions, with progress ranging from 20 to 50 percent and new contractors being considered.
- Similar issues affect the Karnali Corridor in Humla, where incomplete bridges continue to hamper travel and connectivity to remote districts and Chinese borders.
