Kathmandu, October 26
Kathmandu’s under-construction footbridge at Babarmahal is set to come into operation this week. The footbridge has been built in view of heavy vehicular traffic and the large number of pedestrians in the area. It is expected to make it easier for pedestrians to cross the road safely and help reduce road accidents.
According to the Road Division Office, Kathmandu, construction of the footbridge has reached its final stage, and preparations are underway to open it to the public within a few days.
Construction of the bridge began after the contract was signed on Falgun 21, 2082. Subodh Devkota, chief of the Road Division Office, Kathmandu, said the bridge is being prepared for use by pedestrians within this week.
The bridge was built at an estimated cost of Rs 25,245,953.
The Road Division Office, Kathmandu, said Hitech Engineering Works Pvt Ltd, based in Hetauda, was awarded the contract to construct the footbridge.
