Road reconstruction to cost Rs 12 billion
Summary
The government estimates that rebuilding roads and bridges damaged by recent floods and landslides will cost Rs 12.38 billion, with priority given to road restoration.
Key Points
- The reconstruction of flood and landslide damaged roads will cost Rs 12.38 billion.
- Rs 10.68 billion is required for major highways, alternative roads, Bailey and permanent bridges.
- Rs 1.5 billion is estimated for reconstructing the Mechi Highway.
- Other highways including Koshi, Mid-Hill, Postal, Araniko, Kanti, and Narayanghat-Muglin will cost Rs 3.77 billion to rebuild.
