Five deteriorating canal bridges spark accident fears in Sunsari
Summary
Five ageing bridges along the Chatara canal in Sunsari have developed cracks and subsidence, raising fears of accidents for vehicles using the route. Residents are also pressing for repairs to the poor Chatara-Jhumka road, while officials seek funding to rebuild the canal structures.
Key Points
- Five bridges along the Chatara-Jhumka road under the Chatara main canal have deteriorated, with cracks and subsidence raising public safety concerns.
- The Sunsari-Morang Irrigation Project says the 50-year-old canal structures need reconstruction and has sought World Bank funding support.
- A new bridge is under construction at the 52 RD section, but residents say the wider Chatara-Jhumka road remains muddy, dusty and unsafe.
- Locals are demanding blacktopping and upgrading of the 22-km road, which project officials say falls outside their mandate.
