Work resumes on Mahure–Foksingtar road after 31-years of delay
The project, which was first inaugurated by the late Prime Minister Manmohan Adhikari in 2051 BS, has now resumed with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by Minister Dahal on Sunday.
KATHMANDU: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Devendra Dahal, has officially launched the blacktopping of the Mahure–Foksingtar road.
The project, which was first inaugurated by the late Prime Minister Manmohan Adhikari in 2051 BS, has now resumed with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by Minister Dahal on Sunday.
According to Pasupati Gyawali, Chief Engineer of the Gaighat–Diktel Road Project, the government has allocated a total budget of Rs 860 million for blacktopping two road sections: Foksingtar to Simpani and Simpani to Mahure. Divyajyoti Construction Pvt. Ltd., Dhading, has taken responsibility for the first section, while the second section has been awarded to Rayamajhi Construction Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu.
Divyajyoti Construction is set to complete its portion by the end of Chaitra 2081 BS at a cost of Rs 420 million, while Rayamajhi Construction aims to finish its work by Magh 2081 BS with a budget of Rs 440 million.
Both projects are expected to be completed within four years.
During the inaugural ceremony held in Foksingtar, Minister Dahal urged the contractors to complete the project within the stipulated timeframe. “This is not just a commercial project—it is a responsibility toward the state,” he said. “The ministry will ensure that there is no shortage of funds for the timely completion of this two-lane road. Public monitoring is also important to keep the contractors accountable.”
The Minister also announced the government’s commitment to reconstruct the concrete bridge at Foksingtar, which was swept away by a flood on Aswin 12.
The Ministry of Finance has already secured a budget of Rs 350 million, and the reconstruction is expected to be completed within the next 18 months.
The road had previously undergone blacktopping, but due to the contractor’s negligence, the project failed to be completed on time.
Consequently, the ministry canceled the previous contract and awarded the work to new companies to restart the blacktopping process.
