Six-Year Delayed Bridge Construction Halts in Kavrepalanchok
Summary
The under-construction bridge over the Sun Koshi River at Chehre in Kavrepalanchok has remained unfinished for six years, forcing residents of Bhumlú Rural Municipality to take long detours. The contract with Amar Construction was supposed to be completed by 2080 BS, but the deadline has already been extended and the work still has not finished.
Key Points
- The concrete bridge over the Sun Koshi River at Chehre, linking Kavrepalanchok and Sindhupalchok, has stayed incomplete for six years.
- The bridge contract was awarded to Amar Construction in August 2077 BS for Rs 11.07 crore, including VAT, with a three-year completion deadline.
- The deadline was extended by 23 months and 25 days, but the contractor still has not completed the work.
- Local residents say the unfinished bridge is forcing them to travel more than 15 kilometers by road instead of making a short crossing.
