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Suryabinayak–Dhulikhel Road Expansion Faces Delays, Nearing 70% Completion

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The 16-kilometer expansion of the Suryabinayak–Dhulikhel section of the Araniko Highway, initiated three years ago, is ongoing with approximately 70 percent physical progress achieved. The project, divided into two segments, aims to upgrade the road into a six-lane roadway but has encountered repeated delays due to material shortages, cost increases, monsoon disruptions, and utility relocation issues, making the original 36-month completion timeline unlikely.

  • The project involves constructing main roads, service lanes, drains, bridges, culverts, and an underpass at Sanga, which is expected to ease traffic flow into Kathmandu.
  • Construction is currently active in areas including Suryabinayak, Jagati, Thimi, Nalinchowk, Sanga, and Banepa, with simultaneous blacktopping and service lane works.
  • Commuters and local residents are experiencing significant inconvenience from dust and mud, with locals also reporting health issues related to dust pollution.
  • The road expansion aims to improve connectivity between Kathmandu Valley and eastern Nepal, reduce travel time, and ease congestion on a vital route for trade and tourism.

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