Muglin-Pokhara Road Expansion Work to Proceed from FY 2083/84
Summary
The Muglin-Pokhara road expansion work is set to proceed from fiscal year 2083/84 with an allocated budget of NPR 3.01 billion, aiming to accelerate stalled construction due to disputes and extend deadlines for bridge and road sections.
Key Points
- The expansion work of the Muglin-Aabukhareni section of the Muglin-Pokhara road is planned to begin from the fiscal year 2083/84 with a budget allocation of NPR 1.05 billion for the eastern section and NPR 3.01 billion total for the project.
- The eastern section from Aabukhareni to Jamune covers 41.45 km, with 32 km of road expansion mostly complete and the Madhi River bridge construction at 86% progress, awaiting an extension on deadline.
- The western section (Jamune-Setipul) has reached 82% physical progress with the main four-lane road completed and only service lanes and safety works remaining; extension preparations are underway due to delays caused primarily by rain.
- Construction work contracts have been awarded to Chinese companies China Communication Construction for the eastern section and Yanhui Kaiyuan Highway and Bridge Construction for the western section, with extension negotiations in progress.
