Infrastructure Minister Sunil Lamsal Conducts On-Site Inspection of Nagdhunga-Mugling Road Section
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- Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal conducted an on-site inspection of the Nagdhunga-Mugling road section.
- The shortage of bitumen and petroleum products has hampered road construction, with local disruptions and lack of materials also posing challenges.
- Although contractors have repeatedly informed the government about the issues without receiving sufficient attention, Minister Lamsal has taken an active role by personally monitoring the site to seek solutions.
May 15, Kathmandu – Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal has conducted a field inspection of the Nagdhunga-Mugling road section.
He undertook this visit to assess the current situation regarding recent disruptions and delays in construction work along this road segment.
Ongoing conflicts in West Asia have led to difficulties importing bitumen and other petroleum products, significantly impacting the progress of this road project.
The shortage of fuel and bitumen has not only affected the Nagdhunga-Mugling road but has also caused slowdowns or complete halts in various road projects across the country.
In addition to the international supply challenges, local level issues such as disruptions and the inadequate availability of construction materials like gravel, stones, and sand are major contributing factors to the delays.
Contractors have repeatedly raised these problems with the government, but complaints have increased due to insufficient response from authorities.
In view of the contractors’ concerns and the slowing progress of the project, Minister Lamsal has demonstrated proactive involvement by personally inspecting the site and seeking solutions to address the problems.
