The under-construction bridge at Pankhukhola under Madhyapahari Lokmarg is stuck. Diktel Rupakot between Mazhuwagadhi Municipality-8 Bualung and 9 Nirmalidada has been stuck after the construction company did not take the contract and work.
Siruva Construction Pvt Ltd signed an agreement on 2072 October 7th to be completed by October 6th, 2073 at a cost of around two million rupees. Hark Pradhan, Information Officer of Madhyapahari Highway Plan, said that the deadline has been extended for the last time till 30th October 2077 by extending the deadline time and again.
According to him, only 39.84 percent of physical and financial progress has been seen so far. The last time the deadline was extended until 30th of August 2077, Pradhan said, "By the end of this period, only 39.84% is seen in terms of physical and financial". Tell . Pradhan told that the construction company was blacklisted for breaking the contract after not working.
Pradhan told that a file has been sent to the Ministry of Finance to ensure resources to complete the construction of the bridge. Pradhan said that the tender will be re-tendered once the source is ensured. "A file has been sent to the Ministry of Finance to ensure the resources for the construction of the bridge," Pradhan said. Kathayat also said that if the work is not started on time, they will go on strike. "The condition of the road bridge like Madhyapahari is like this," said Kathayat, "the attention of the relevant bodies should be taken soon, otherwise we will protest."
