Nepal's new road links

A number of key road improvement projects are underway in Nepal at present, with funding from Kuwait and Japan amongst the outside source helping pay for the work.
February 16, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Road improvements in Nepal will help reduce accident rates
A number of key road improvement projects are underway in Nepal at present, with funding from Kuwait and Japan amongst the outside source helping pay for the work. The new six lane highway running from Tinkune - Koteshwore is being funded by Japanese sources. Safety upgrades are already being installed with the addition of new automatic traffic lights, although this comes too late for the victims of fatal accidents that killed 15. Meanwhile Kuwaiti sources are helping pay for feasibility studies for the Sitapaila-Dharke Fast Track Project. The work will improve the current route and shorten the distance by some 4km to around 26km. The new route will include a 700m tunnel and will link to the Prithvi Highway at Dharke and will help in traffic congestion of the Kalanki-Nagdhunga section of the Tribhuwan Rajpath.
Highway & Network Management

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