April 26, Kathmandu – Kulman Ghising, chairman of Ujhyalo Nepal Party, has raised serious concern about the suspension of the expansion of the Muglin road, which connects the Kathmandu Valley. He brought this issue to the government’s attention on Saturday via Facebook. He stated, “It is extremely worrying to see that the expansion work of the Nagdhunga–Nauvise–Muglin road, the main lifeline linking Kathmandu Valley to the rest of the country, has come to an almost complete halt.”
During his tenure as the Minister of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Ghising claimed that the project had accelerated due to necessary initiatives and coordination. He said, “However, with current issues such as shortages of construction materials and rising costs causing work stoppages, thousands of travelers are forced to endure risky and arduous journeys every day. This has become even more serious as the monsoon season approaches.”
With approximately 15,000 vehicles passing through this road daily, Ghising noted that delays in the expansion increase the risk of accidents, long traffic jams, economic losses, and greater hardships for the public. He added, “This is not just about road construction; it is a sensitive matter affecting the capital’s supply chain, the economy, and citizens’ everyday lives. Therefore, I urge the concerned authorities to immediately resume construction work and advance it efficiently.” He also requested the government to address the legitimate demands of the contractors involved.
