Bhedetar–Rabi–Ranke road: 8 years on, only 71% complete as deadline nears
Summary
The Bhedetar–Rabi–Ranke road project is still only 71% complete after eight years, with the latest deadline set to expire on November 3. Delays caused by Covid-19, land disputes, forest clearance, utility relocation and landslides have left residents frustrated and affected travel and local livelihoods.
Key Points
- Only 71% of the nearly 100-km Bhedetar–Rabi–Ranke road has been completed after eight years of construction.
- The latest six-month deadline expires on Nov. 3, but officials say the remaining work is unlikely to finish on time.
- Delays have been blamed on Covid-19, compensation disputes, forest clearance problems, utility relocation, landslides and difficult terrain.
- Residents and local leaders say the unfinished road is hurting travel, tourism and local livelihoods.
