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Nepal's BP Highway Dhulikhel-Dapcha section to be widened
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Nepal's BP Highway Dhulikhel-Dapcha section to be widened

From OnlineKhabar English · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Dhulikhel-Dapcha section of the BP Highway in Nepal is scheduled for expansion.
  • The project aims to widen the existing 5.5-meter road to 10 meters and will cost an estimated Rs 3.79 billion.
  • Land compensation has been distributed, and environmental assessments are underway.

The Dhulikhel-Dapcha section of the BP Highway in Nepal is set to undergo a significant expansion, with plans to upgrade the current 5.5-meter-wide road to a 10-meter-wide blacktopped surface. This 20-kilometer stretch is a key part of the highway's infrastructure.

The Division Road Office in Bhaktapur has completed the detailed project report (DPR) for the expansion. A preliminary environmental assessment report is also in preparation. The estimated cost for this ambitious upgrade is Rs 3.79 billion. To facilitate the widening work, the government has already compensated landowners for acquiring land up to 15 meters on both sides of the road.

Senior Divisional Engineer Suman Yogesh confirmed the completion of the DPR and the ongoing environmental assessment. The project's progression signifies a commitment to improving transportation infrastructure in the region, aiming to enhance capacity and safety along this vital highway.

The DPR for the expansion project has been completed, while a preliminary environmental assessment report is currently being prepared.

— Suman YogeshSenior Divisional Engineer, providing an update on the project's progress.
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