Progress Reaches 45% on Kathmandu-Terai Expressway Project Managed by Nepali Army

Summary

The Kathmandu-Terai Expressway project managed by the Nepali Army has reached 45% physical and financial progress, with tunnels and bridges under construction aiming for completion by the end of Chaitra 2083 BS.

Key Points
  • The Kathmandu-Terai Expressway construction has reached 45.16% physical progress and 45.33% financial progress.
  • Five out of seven tunnels under the project are under construction with four breakthrough tunnels completed in Makwanpur.
  • 89 bridges are planned, with 13 completed and 85 under contract management and implementation.
  • The project aims to be completed by the end of Chaitra 2083 BS, reducing travel time from Kathmandu to central Terai to about one hour.
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