Pedestrian overpass takes shape in Babarmahal
Summary
Construction is moving ahead on a pedestrian overpass in Babarmahal in front of the Kathmandu District Court to make crossing the Maitighar–New Baneshwar road safer. A similar overpass is also under construction in Shantinagar, with government funding allocated for both projects.
Key Points
- Construction on the pedestrian overpass in Babarmahal has accelerated after starting about a year ago.
- The footbridge is being built in front of the Kathmandu District Court along the busy Maitighar–New Baneshwar road section.
- A second pedestrian overpass is also being built in Shantinagar to improve safety and traffic flow.
- The Ministry of Infrastructure Development has allocated Rs25 million for the Babarmahal overpass and Rs40 million for the Shantinagar project.
