Road expansion drive resumes in capital

KATHMANDU, June 30: Despite stiff resistance from locals, the Kathmandu Valley Town Development Authority (KVTDA) in collaboration with Metropolitan Traffic Police Division on Saturday bulldozed roadside infrastructures constructed along the Lazimpat-Maharajgunj road section in the capital.



Vehicles have been barred from entering the area to facilitate the demolition drive. [break]



The demolition started months after locals of the area have taken to streets protesting against the government and demanding compensation for the losses.



The demolition drive started in a bid to expand the existing roads in the country.



Around 41 km road has been widened in the valley so far.































Photos: Keshab Thokar

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