KASKI, July 13: A bridge has been constructed over the Seti river at Narayanthan temple. It connects Ward number 3 and 11 of Pokhara Metropolitan City.
The arch bridge constructed from steel truss acts as an alternative to the old bridge at the spot which is a key transit on the Prithvi highway to Pokhara, the capital city of Gandaki state.
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The existing bridge each at Prithvichok and Mahendrapul are said to be relatively weak to bear the heavy load.
Vehicles were allowed to use the newly-constructed bridge on Friday, Pokhara metropolis' ward number 11 chair, Mohan Prasad Bastola, said. The bridge was constructed at a cost of Rs 112.5 million by the Central Bridge Division of the Department of Roads.
