Baglung Road Project Faces Delays Due to Contractor Negligence
Summary
The Baglung Bazaar road from Ramrekha to Uppallachaur remains unfinished nearly two years after work began, with only 80 percent physical progress reported. The contractor has blamed bitumen shortages and rising petroleum prices, while locals say the delay has increased accident risks and made travel difficult.
Key Points
- The 2-kilometer road from Ramrekha to Uppallachaur in Baglung Bazaar is still unfinished nearly two years after construction began.
- HCBGCS Company was contracted for Rs 67.265 million, but the project missed its original deadline and has been given multiple extensions.
- Officials say only base and blacktopping work remains, while the contractor blames bitumen shortages and rising fuel prices.
- Residents earlier went to the Supreme Court over road alignment and expansion concerns, delaying the project further.
