Govt to boost safe, eco-friendly transport with better road, bridge infrastructure
In a move to reduce road accidents, the government plans to improve road infrastructure, launch public awareness campaigns targeting passengers, and enhance the capacity and accountability of vehicle drivers.
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel today presented the government’s policies and programs for the upcoming fiscal year 2082/83 (2025/26) in a joint session of the Federal Parliament, announcing a strong focus on improving public transportation to make it more accessible, safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly through enhanced coordination among all three tiers of government.
In a move to reduce road accidents, the government plans to improve road infrastructure, launch public awareness campaigns targeting passengers, and enhance the capacity and accountability of vehicle drivers.
Strategic and commercially significant road sections will be constructed and upgraded progressively, while the construction of damaged bridges and other infrastructure will be accelerated.
The government has committed to the swift implementation of all foreign aid-funded infrastructure projects.
Specialized bridges will be built along national highways, with an emphasis on modern road infrastructure such as tunnels and expressways.
Coordination among federal, provincial, and local governments will be strengthened for the construction and operation of roads and bridges.
To improve transportation access in remote areas lacking road connectivity, the government will manage ropeways and construct suspension bridges, President Paudel stated.
