Editorial | Forever stuck
Summary
The Narayanghat-Butwal road widening project has faced significant delays and confusion in design, exemplifying Nepal's broader struggles with road infrastructure development and its impact on trade and tourism.
Key Points
- The Narayanghat-Butwal road widening project, started in 2019, is severely delayed with no completion after seven years.
- Traffic on this busy highway was obstructed 32 times within six months due to ongoing construction issues.
- Nepal's road infrastructure struggles hinder economic development, trade competitiveness, and tourism expansion.
- There is a call to revisit policies to enhance the efficiency of Nepali agencies and involve the private sector more in road development.
