Araniko Highway: Sanga-Dhulikhel road expansion drive expedited

Summary

The expansion drive on the Sanga-Dhulikhel road section of the Araniko Highway is progressing with an extended deadline to December 2025 and focused blacktop work in several areas.

Key Points
  • Activities for the road expansion on Sanga-Dhulikhel section of the Araniko Highway have been expedited.
  • Lama Construction Pvt Ltd holds the Rs 4.5 billion contract to build eight kilometres of road.
  • Only 60 percent of the construction was completed by the original deadline.
  • Current focus is on blacktopping roads around Dhulikhel and Pulbazaar-Janagal areas, with culvert installation planned at Banepa.
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