Upgrade of Arniko Highway Section Linking China Trade Route Gains Momentum

Dolakha. The upgrade work on the Bhimire-Kodari section of the Arniko Highway, which connects the trade route with China, has gained pace. The Department of Roads has moved forward with the work after securing a source agreement of NPR 2.37 billion from the Ministry of Finance to restore this highway, which was severely damaged by the monsoon rains.The construction process has been expedited to modernize and secure this strategically important road. The Road Division Office, Charikot, completed the tender process and signed an agreement with the construction company 'MS NS Galwa JV' in Mangsir last year.The work on this project,...