Nepal’s widened Kathmandu Road is reducing traffic jams

The authorities in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu are working fast to widen the Kathmandu Valley road. This key widening project includes take-up of public land along the route of the road as well as some land nearby belonging to government offices. The road widening programme has already seen the demolition of roadside structures in New Baneshwore, Kalimati, Lainchour, the wall of the Social Welfare Council Compound, Nagpokhari, Jay Nepal, Kamaladi and a portion of the Narayanhiti National Museum. It has also r
May 15, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
RSSThe authorities in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu are working fast to widen the Kathmandu Valley road. This key widening project includes take-up of public land along the route of the road as well as some land nearby belonging to government offices.

The road widening programme has already seen the demolition of roadside structures in New Baneshwore, Kalimati, Lainchour, the wall of the Social Welfare Council Compound, Nagpokhari, Jay Nepal, Kamaladi and a portion of the Narayanhiti National Museum.

It has also required the demolition of many privately owned structures along the boundary of the road. This take-up of land has been eased by The Road Act which secures the roadside area of 25m on either side of the road on the National Highway.

2664 Nepal's Department of Roads is working with the Kathmandu Metropolitan City and Kathmandu Valley Urban Development Committee on the clearing operation.

The aim of the project is to build additional lanes so as to address traffic congestion along the road. The 2437 Ministry of Physical Planning and Works, Nepal is also constructing new and improvised bus stops so as to further reduce congestion and deliver more efficient traffic management.
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