Construction of Narayani bridge begins after 18 months delay
Summary
Construction of the Narayani bridge has started after an 18-month delay due to design approvals and flooding, aiming to improve regional connectivity and water transport.
Key Points
- Construction of the Narayani bridge began after an 18-month delay following its ceremonial groundbreaking.
- The delay was caused by design approval issues and the need to revise the design due to flooding.
- The bridge will be 420 meters long, 12 meters wide, with two towers 53 meters high supporting it via multiple cables.
- The project is expected to be completed within four years and will facilitate regional connectivity and water transport.
- It is the first bridge in Nepal to use two towers and multiple cables for stabilization.
