Road Department Director General Highlights Electricity Pole Relocation as Major Obstacle to Road Projects
Summary
Electricity pole relocation has become a major obstacle in road expansion and upgrading projects across Nepal, according to Department of Roads Director General Dr. Vijay Jaisi. He said delays by the Nepal Electricity Authority and contractor-related issues are causing financial losses and slowing major road sections, including Nagdhunga-Mugling and Narayanghat-Butwal.
Key Points
- Director General Dr. Vijay Jaisi said relocation of electricity poles is delaying road expansion and upgrading projects nationwide.
- He blamed poor coordination and slow response from the Nepal Electricity Authority, saying the delays are causing financial losses to the state.
- Jaisi cited the Nagdhunga-Mugling section, where 182 poles remain unmoved after five years of efforts.
- He said major road sections such as Narayanghat-Butwal, Mugling-Pokhara, and Suryabinayak-Dhulikhel are in the final stages, while the Seti River Signature Bridge in Pokhara is progressing with extrados technology.
