16 Karnali Highway contracts terminated as road works remain incomplete

Authorities say contractors repeatedly ignored deadlines and warnings, leading to cancellations and action to blacklist firms and recover public funds.

Road infrastructure projects along the Karnali Highway are facing prolonged delays and widespread contract failures, leaving key sections in poor condition and disrupting daily travel for local communities. Years after repeated repair efforts and public investment, large stretches of the highway remain incomplete, with contractors failing to deliver despite extensions, advance payments and official warnings.