Construction Accelerates on Road Linking Nepal's Only Hunting Reserve, Dhorpatan
Baglung. Construction of the road connecting Dhorpatan, Nepal's only hunting reserve, has gained momentum. Work on the long-stalled road project has been proceeding rapidly since last Mangsir.
The construction of the 25-kilometer road from Burtibang market to Dhorpatan Deurali is being carried out in two sections. Initiated in 2078 BS, this road connects the Terai and the hills, linking Saljhandi in Rupandehi to Dhorpatan.
The first section, spanning 22 kilometers from Burtibang to Phalleghat, is currently being graveled, while the second section, from Phalleghat to Deurali, is being prepared for blacktopping.
Although the first section was supposed to be graveled by Baisakh 2080, only 65 percent of the work has been completed so far, informed Examination Poudel, Information Officer at the Saljhandi-Dhorpatan Road Project Office. The contract for gravelling the first section was awarded four years ago to Swatantra and Om/Buddha JV. Due to failure to complete the work on time, the deadline has been extended four times.
Engineer Poudel stated that the agreement was signed in Kartik 2078 to complete the work in thirty months. Currently, work such as widening the road and constructing culverts is underway. The road upgrade is being carried out at a cost of Rs 25.61 million.
"Work on the first section was slow previously, but the construction company has now increased the pace," said Engineer Poudel. The contract for blacktopping the second section was signed last Ashar, and work is now progressing rapidly.
Engineer Poudel informed that the contract for blacktopping this section was signed with 'PTR Adhikari Construction' for Rs 16.48 million. Currently, work such as road widening and drain construction is ongoing. She mentioned that only 12 percent of the work, which is due to be completed by Ashar 2084, has been finished so far.
The road, which started from Rupandehi in 2068 BS, is now connected to Dhorpatan via Sandhikhark in Arghakhanchi, Gulmi, and Palpa.
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