Five bridges on Bheri Corridor remain unfinished after six years
Summary
Five motorable bridges on the Bheri Corridor in Jajarkot remain unfinished nearly six years after the contracts were signed, with some sites still limited to pillars or no construction at all. The delays are disrupting travel to Dolpa, especially during the monsoon when river crossings become dangerous for students, patients and other travelers.
Key Points
- None of the five bridges along the Bheri Corridor has been completed nearly six years after construction contracts were signed.
- The two contracts, worth a combined Rs319.7432 million, have seen only minimal progress despite more than Rs45.903 million in payments to contractors.
- Deadlines have been repeatedly extended until January 14, 2027, drawing criticism from local residents and questions over contract management.
- The stalled bridges are key to improving connectivity between Jajarkot and Dolpa, but river crossings remain hazardous during high water levels.
