Narayangadh-Butwal Road Upgrade Nears Completion
Summary
The Narayangadh-Butwal road expansion has reached its final stage after years of delays, with ADB financing 85 percent of the project and the Government of Nepal covering the rest. The 113-kilometer section is being widened from two lanes to four, with market areas upgraded to six lanes.
Key Points
- The Narayangadh-Butwal road upgrade is nearing completion after delays caused by coordination issues, cash-flow problems, the COVID-19 pandemic, and tree-cutting approvals.
- The project is financed by an 85 percent concessional loan from the Asian Development Bank and 15 percent investment from the Government of Nepal.
- China State Construction is carrying out the work on the 113-kilometer road, which began on March 22, 2019.
- Project Director Chudoraj Dhakal said multiple administrative and technical obstacles were resolved through coordination with government bodies, the Chinese Embassy, and contractors.
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