China will start the second phase of Ring Road expansion works from January, according to the head of Ring Road Expansion Project Amrit Mani Rimal.
The Department of Roads (DoR) is currently clearing the site along the Kalanki-Maharajgunj section of the Ring Road to make it easy for construction that is aimed at easing traffic congestion across the Kathmandu valley.
After the site clearance, the Chinese government will start the construction by appointing a contractor as it is funded through Chinese assistance.
The site clearance has been started and is expected to be completed by December at a total cost of Rs 1 billion, he said, adding that trees are being cut and relocation of electricity poles, drinking water pipes, sewage lines and other infrastructure is also being carried out. “Altogether over 2,060 trees will be cut in the Kalanki to Maharajgunj section.”
Relocation of electricity poles, sewage lines and drinking water pipes are ongoing as the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Ltd (KUKL) have started to remove their respective structures lying on the right of way of the road.
“After the department clears the site by December, the Chinese contractor company will mobilise the necessary manpower and equipment for construction from January,” Rimal added, “Though, the department is currently facing some problems in clearing the sites in Swayambhu, Thulo Bharyang and Maharajgunj as the locals are creating disturbances.”
The first phase of the Ring Road construction – from Koteshwor to Kalanki, which was formally handed over to the government last year – is, though, yet to be completed and is still under criticism for its design, the government had approved the detailed engineering design and detailed project report for execution of the project.
According to the design, the 8.2-km-long stretch will be widened to 60 metres and will comprise an eight-lane road along with additional six-metre-wide lanes on both sides of the road for easy pedestrian movement. The road stretch will be divided by the divider for safety.
“The department has improved the design of the Kalanki-Maharajgunj section compared to the Koteshwor-Kalanki section due to much criticism regarding pedestrian safety,” Rimal said, adding that two underpasses, a flyover and 10 overhead bridges will be built along Kalanki-Maharajgunj section.
The Department of Roads (DoR) is currently clearing the site along the Kalanki-Maharajgunj section of the Ring Road to make it easy for construction that is aimed at easing traffic congestion across the Kathmandu valley.
After the site clearance, the Chinese government will start the construction by appointing a contractor as it is funded through Chinese assistance.
The site clearance has been started and is expected to be completed by December at a total cost of Rs 1 billion, he said, adding that trees are being cut and relocation of electricity poles, drinking water pipes, sewage lines and other infrastructure is also being carried out. “Altogether over 2,060 trees will be cut in the Kalanki to Maharajgunj section.”
Relocation of electricity poles, sewage lines and drinking water pipes are ongoing as the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Ltd (KUKL) have started to remove their respective structures lying on the right of way of the road.
“After the department clears the site by December, the Chinese contractor company will mobilise the necessary manpower and equipment for construction from January,” Rimal added, “Though, the department is currently facing some problems in clearing the sites in Swayambhu, Thulo Bharyang and Maharajgunj as the locals are creating disturbances.”
The first phase of the Ring Road construction – from Koteshwor to Kalanki, which was formally handed over to the government last year – is, though, yet to be completed and is still under criticism for its design, the government had approved the detailed engineering design and detailed project report for execution of the project.
According to the design, the 8.2-km-long stretch will be widened to 60 metres and will comprise an eight-lane road along with additional six-metre-wide lanes on both sides of the road for easy pedestrian movement. The road stretch will be divided by the divider for safety.
“The department has improved the design of the Kalanki-Maharajgunj section compared to the Koteshwor-Kalanki section due to much criticism regarding pedestrian safety,” Rimal said, adding that two underpasses, a flyover and 10 overhead bridges will be built along Kalanki-Maharajgunj section.
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