KATHMANDU, Jan 23: Two overhead bridges - one each at Chabahil Chowk and Mitrapark in Kathmandu - are to be constructed.
Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Bidya Sundar Shakya laid the foundation stone for the construction of two overhead bridges at the places amid a function today.
KMC building two overhead bridges in first phase
On the occasion, Mayor Shakya expressed his hope that the bridges would help ease traffic congestion and decrease road accidents. “The project is as per the demand of the local people. It will be completed before the deadline with help and support from them,” he said.
Traffic jams in the southern part of Chabahil Chowk have been eased following the construction of an overhead bridge. So, this is expected at the northern side following the construction of a new bridge, he said. The project is expected to cost over Rs 13 million excluding VAT provided by the Metropolis. The deadline for the project is June 15. Sabira Construction has been awarded the contract. Each of the two bridges will be 33 meters long and two meters wide.
