Muglin-Pokhara Road Project West Section Construction Slows
Summary
Construction on the western section of the Muglin-Pokhara Road Project along the Prithvi Highway has slowed, with completion uncertain due to fuel shortages, increased material costs, and recent rainfall. The project has reached about 78% progress so far.
Key Points
- Construction on the western section of the Muglin-Pokhara Road Project has slowed significantly.
- The project faced issues including petroleum supply shortages, increased construction material prices, and recent continuous rainfall.
- Physical progress of the project is around 78 percent, with major paving work done on the road layers.
- The project is funded by the Asian Development Bank and contracted to Chinese company Yanhui Kaiyuan Highway and Bridge Construction.
