Chakrapath Expansion Faces Delays Despite Agreement
Summary
The expansion of Chakrapath road from Kalanki to Basundhara in Kathmandu has faced delays despite an agreement signed between Nepal and China for grant assistance worth 11 billion rupees. Construction work is expected to start after the monsoon season.
Key Points
- A grant agreement of 11 billion rupees was signed between Nepal and China on May 16 for Chakrapath road expansion from Kalanki to Basundhara.
- Despite the agreement and preliminary design approval, physical construction work on the road has not yet started due to delays in the contractor selection process by the Chinese side.
- The expansion project is delayed by 8 years mainly due to COVID-19, Nepal's internal administrative complexities, and political instability.
- The new road design includes an eight-lane road with pedestrian-friendly features, bridges, overpasses, and bus stops following modern Chinese urban road standards.
