Nagdhunga-Muglin Road Expansion Faces Significant Delays
Summary
The expansion of the Nagdhunga-Muglin road connecting Kathmandu has faced severe delays with multiple deadline extensions due to issues like petroleum price hikes, bitumen shortages, and pole relocation delays, impacting commuters and the economy.
Key Points
- The Nagdhunga-Muglin road expansion project has suffered significant delays despite multiple deadline extensions over five years.
- Delays are attributed to petroleum price hikes, bitumen shortages, and delays in relocating electricity poles.
- Physical progress in the eastern section is at 88% and 59% for its two packages, while the western section has 43% progress.
- Further deadline extensions are underway as the current deadlines approach without project completion.
