West Asia Conflict Disrupts Asphalt Work on Nagdhunga-Mugling Road Project

Kathmandu. The asphalting work on the Nagdhunga-Mugling road expansion project has been affected due to disruptions in the supply of bitumen (asphalt) caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The project stated that work is on the verge of stopping due to a shortage of construction materials.

According to Keshav Prasad Ojha, Chief of the Nagdhunga-Mugling Road Project (Eastern Section), asphalting work has been impacted because the supply of bitumen from foreign markets is not smooth. "Given the current situation, it does not look like the work will be completed anytime soon," Ojha said.