Suspension Bridge in Darula Remains Unused Due to Land Dispute
Summary
A suspension bridge over the Ojigaad river in Darchula has remained unused for seven years because a land dispute has blocked access to the main road. Locals say the bridge was built at a cost of Rs 3.86 million, but footpath construction has been stalled after landowners refused to allow passage through their fields.
Key Points
- A suspension bridge over the Ojigaad river in Hunaith, Sharda-4 of Malikarjun Rural Municipality has remained unusable despite being completed seven years ago.
- The bridge, built at a cost of Rs 3,865,208, lacks a proper approach road because landowners have not allowed a path through their fields.
- The ward office had allocated Rs 50,000 last fiscal year for a footpath to the bridge, but the dispute has prevented construction.
- The unused bridge is affecting locals who need access to Hunaith Secondary School, the ward office, and the health post, especially during the monsoon season.
