Minister Ghising instructs for resumption of Ghumaune Bridge within month
Summary
Minister Kulman Ghising has ordered the contractor to resume construction of the Ghumaune Bridge within one month or face contract termination. The 11-year stalled project is critical for connecting Gandaki Province to Narayangadh, reducing travel distance by 23 kilometers.
Key Points
- Minister Kulman Ghising warned of contract termination if Ghumaune Bridge construction does not resume within a month.
- The bridge construction began 11 years ago but has only reached partial completion of pillars.
- The project cost is Rs 95.6 million, with the bridge planned to be 105 meters long and 11 meters wide including footpaths.
- Completion of the bridge will reduce travel distance between Pokhara, Damauli, and Narayangadh by 23 kilometers compared to the existing route.
