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KMC to install lifts at overhead bridge in New Baneshwor

KATHMANDU, Dec 27:  The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has planned to install lifts at an overhead bridge in New Baneshwor for the convenience of senior citizens.
By Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 27:  The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has planned to install lifts at an overhead bridge in New Baneshwor for the convenience of senior citizens. 


According to KMC’s traffic advisor Jagatman Shrestha, they plan to install a lift each on both sides of the bridge.  Though the facility is primarily targeted at senior citizens, people who need it can use it. It will be beneficial for physically incapacitated, people with disabilities and children. Eight people can use the lift at once. 


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The local government allocated Rs 50 million to implement the project in the current fiscal year.  


As Shrestha said, a bidding process has neared the final phase and it will be materialized in a week. Some volunteers will be mobilized to supervise the elevators.


The local government is also focused on improving conditions of roadways within its jurisdictions and has allocated Rs 440 million for the plan in the current fiscal year. 


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