Mustang's Thini Khola Motorable Bridge Completed Ahead of Schedule

Mustang. A concrete motorable bridge has been constructed over the Thini Khola in Gharapjhong Rural Municipality-5, Mustang. The bridge, constructed under the Gandaki Province Government's Infrastructure Development Office, Mustang, has been completed ahead of schedule.

The bridge over Thini Khola, along with the Gharapjhong circuit road, has been completed in the current fiscal year, according to the Infrastructure Development Office. Although the bridge, with a target completion of two years, was contracted to be completed by August 4, the construction company finished the work before the stipulated time.

According to Engineer Suresh Pandey of the Infrastructure Development Office, the bridge under the circuit road connecting all five wards of Gharapjhong Rural Municipality was completed ahead of schedule due to the construction company's proactiveness. He stated that the Gharapjhong circuit road, which had its deadline extended six times due to various reasons, has also been completed in the current fiscal year.

The circuit road connecting Jomsom, the headquarters of Mustang, via Thini Khola to Dhumba Lake, Chhairo, Marpha, Syang, and Jomsom has been completed. Now, with the construction of the bridge over Thini Khola, travel between all five wards of Gharapjhong Rural Municipality has become easier.

The 35-meter-long, single-span motorable bridge, constructed at a cost of Rs 44.6 million, was undertaken by Amit Ashesh JV Construction. The width of the bridge, including the footpath, is 8.4 meters.

Upon completion of construction, the bridge is being prepared for handover to the office, including a one-year testing period. According to Suresh Bhattarai, representative of the construction company, the Thini Khola bridge is now operational as part of the 10.5-kilometer circuit road in Gharapjhong.

With the bridge in operation, it has become easier for tourists returning after visiting Muktinath to visit Dhumba Lake. It is also expected to facilitate farmers in villages like Dhumba, Syang, and Samle to bring their agricultural produce to market.

Previously, the lack of a concrete bridge over Thini Khola made it very difficult for locals and tourists to travel during the monsoon season. With the bridge now operational, it has become easier to operate vehicles throughout the year.