Kathmandu: The Nepal Army, the country’s principal security organization, has completed 32 strategically important road projects.
According to Major General Manoj Thapa, Director of Military Operations, the Army has already opened pilot tracks covering more than 1,400 kilometres and handed them over to the government.
One of the notable achievements includes the installation of a Bailey bridge at Chuwa Khola in Kharpunath along the Karnali Corridor, which has now connected Humla district to the national road network — a project in which the Army played a crucial role.
At present, the Nepal Army is constructing over 274 kilometres of roads under five major projects, including the Khandbari–Kimathanka Road, Karnali Corridor, Banighat–Arughat–Larkebhanjyang Road, and the Darchula–Tinkar Road.
Major General Thapa stated that the Army has prioritized completing these national pride projects within their scheduled timelines. He also informed that the Kathmandu–Terai/Madhesh Fast Track project, which is being implemented under the Army’s management, is progressing efficiently.
The Nepal Army was assigned responsibility for the Fast Track project in April 2017. Although work was delayed initially due to the time taken for the approval of the detailed project report (DPR), construction is now advancing steadily.
According to Project Director Dharmendra Kumar Jha, the 70.977 km project has achieved 43.6 percent physical progress and 44.72 percent financial progress. The project involves the construction of more than 87 bridges, some of which will be up to 82 metres tall.
He stated that the construction of such major bridges has reached its final phase, and the project is expected to be completed within the Nepali year 2083 Chaitra (March–April 2027) at the estimated cost of Rs 213 billion.
Once completed, this expressway will provide a direct and shorter route between Kathmandu Valley and the central Terai region, significantly reducing transportation time and costs for goods imported to the capital. It is also expected to make a substantial contribution to Nepal’s economic development.
Among the seven tunnels planned under the project, two have been fully excavated, two are under construction, and three are undergoing portal works, according to the Army.
Director Jha added that the Nepal Army is making special efforts to complete all works in line with the project’s targets.
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