Road Reconstruction in Lamjung Requires Over $1 Billion
Summary
Floods and landslides have damaged more than 35 places on the Besisahar-Chame road in Lamjung, with reconstruction and upgrades estimated to require Rs 1 billion. The broader upgrade of the 65-kilometer route to Chame is projected at Rs 3 billion.
Key Points
- Floods and landslides from October 8 to 11 damaged more than 35 places on the 65-kilometer Besisahar-Chame road in Lamjung.
- The damaged structures, paved roads, and bridges will require about Rs 1 billion for reconstruction and immediate improvements.
- The Dumre-Besisahar-Chame Road Project has sent separate budget proposals to the ministry for both the urgent repairs and the full upgrade.
- The overall upgrade of the Besisahar-Chame road, including blacktopping and bridge construction, is estimated at Rs 3 billion.
