Pedestrian bridge awaits progress in Mitrapark area

Kathmandu: An overhead bridge construction project based in Mitrapark Chwok along the Pashupati area has remained in limbo for a couple of years.

Bidya Sundar Shakya, the erstwhile mayor of Kathmandu Metropolis,  observed the groundbreaking of the project during his final term in office. According to a local Rabi Dhungel, an overhead power line remains along the project site and it was inaugurated with a site clearance.

It is said the project was started more as a ‘popularity stunt’ given the last local-level elections held on May 30, 2022. The placement of iron rods for the bridge construction has caused inconvenience to pedestrians.

Metropolis construction department chief Ram Bahadur Thapa said the non-clearance of high-voltage line structures obstructed the progress in the project implementation.

The Department itself announced a bid for the project. Kathmandu metropolis ward no 7 chairs Bimal Kumar Hoda said some changes in the bridge design had been proposed.

A lift has been proposed for the convenience of people with physical disabilities. He complained about the non-cooperation of the Nepal Electricity Authority for the site clearance despite the proposal of the local government to bear the cost for the same.

He said the project would be beneficial for many including devotees visiting the Pashupatinath Temple.

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