Kanti Highway Upgrade Intensifies for Shorter Kathmandu-Hetauda Route
Summary
The Kanti Highway upgrade has accelerated on the 80-kilometer route linking Kathmandu and Hetauda, with the Lele-Bakaiya section now about 50 percent complete. The project is focusing on landslide control, rigid pavement, and blacktopping to make the alternative route safer and faster.
Key Points
- The Kanti Highway Road Project has split the 80-kilometer corridor into three sections for widening, curve improvement, and road upgrades.
- The 21-kilometer Lele-Bakaiya section is under construction and has reached about 50 percent physical progress.
- The project is prioritizing landslide-prone areas with rigid pavement, gabion mesh, plum walls, and bio-engineering work.
- Once completed, the route is expected to make travel between Kathmandu and Hetauda shorter and easier.
