Ring Road Service Lanes Hampered by Unregulated Parking
Summary
Unregulated parking on Kathmandu's Ring Road service lanes has caused severe traffic disruptions, while expansion plans funded by China face delays due to property disputes and lack of progress.
Key Points
- Unregulated parking on the Ring Road’s service lanes is causing significant traffic difficulties in Kathmandu.
- Expansion of the second section of the Ring Road from Kalki to Basundhara, supported by Chinese government aid, has yet to commence.
- Property removal issues in the Basundhara to Narayan Gopal Chowk area have delayed road expansion.
- The first section of the Ring Road expansion was completed in 2018; further sections are under various stages of planning and construction.
