Kathmandu underpasses move forward as tunnel road plans stall
Summary
The Department of Roads is set to construct underpasses at Satdobato and Ekantakuna intersections in Kathmandu Valley with a Rs124.6 million budget allocation, while tunnel road projects face delays with only two currently under construction.
Key Points
- The government has allocated Rs124.6 million to start construction of two underpasses at Satdobato and Ekantakuna in Kathmandu Valley.
- Feasibility studies for the underpasses are complete; Satdobato underpass will be 540.78 metres costing Rs720 million, Ekantakuna 300 metres costing Rs500 million.
- Tunnel road projects across Nepal face delays, with only Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola and Siddhababa tunnels under construction.
- Several tunnel road feasibility studies are planned, but construction depends on detailed studies and budget approvals.
