Asian Highway construction chaos leaves motorists, residents at risk
Summary
Poor construction management on the Kakarbhitta-Laukahi section of the Asian Highway has made travel difficult and raised safety risks for motorists and residents. Local representatives and the Ujyalo Nepal Party are demanding faster work, better traffic arrangements and stronger dust control.
Key Points
- Poorly managed diversions, potholes, mud and dust have disrupted travel on the 95-kilometre Kakarbhitta-Laukahi road upgrade project.
- Indira Ranamagar held talks with project officials, contractors and traffic police and pressed for safer, more passenger-friendly construction management.
- The Ujyalo Nepal Party launched a pressure campaign and symbolic protest in Kakarbhitta over delays and unsafe conditions.
- The ADB is funding most of the project, which is scheduled for completion by February 1, 2027.
