820 kilometers of road blacktopped, 222 bridges constructed

Kathmandu: The government has blacktopped 820 kilometers of road and constructed 222 bridges across the country in the last fiscal year.

According to the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, 249 kilometers of road was reconstructed and 243 kilometers of new track was opened during the period. Although the Ministry had set a target of conducting periodic maintenance of 761 kilometers of road in the last fiscal year, only 538 kilometers were repaired.

Secretary at the Ministry, Keshav Kumar Sharma, said the Department of Roads achieved around 69 percent progress despite different challenges. Sushi Babu Dhakal, the Director General of the Department, shared that the Department could not achieve the expected progress in the infrastructure sector.

‘The Department had expected 80 percent progress but could not achieve it, ‘he mentioned. The progress of the national pride projects was satisfactory, according to the Department. Activities to upgrade the Nagdhunga-Naubise road section was underway as well as contract management activities for the upgradation of the Kakadvitta-Laukahi road along the East-West highway have reached the final phase.

The department recorded the construction of the Mulghat-Subhangkhola section along the Tamor corridor has begun as well a flyover is being constructed at Gwarko.

Similarly, consent has been sought for a multi-year contract and guarantee of resources for the construction of flyover ay Satdobato and Ekantakuna as well as Suryabinayak-Dhulikhel road along Araniko highway is under construction, added the Department.

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