Fast-track deadline extended for third time, cost projected to rise by Rs 20 billion
Summary
The government has extended the Kathmandu-Tarai/Madhesh Fast Track deadline for the third time, now targeting mid-April 2030 as costs are projected to rise by another Rs 20 billion. The project is only about 50 percent complete, and officials remain uncertain it will finish within the revised timeline.
Key Points
- The Kathmandu-Tarai/Madhesh Fast Track deadline has been extended to mid-April 2030 for the third time.
- The project’s cost has climbed from an initial estimate of Rs 85 billion to Rs 213 billion, with another Rs 20 billion increase projected.
- Physical progress stands at around 50 percent, and officials are unsure the work will finish on time.
- Discussions are underway to shift the starting point from Khokana to Chobhar and connect the route to Bhaktapur.
