Tanahun — Three major road projects in Tanahun have remained incomplete for years despite early construction timelines, increasing concerns for provincial authorities. The roads, launched under the Gandaki Provincial Government’s budget, have been classified as problematic projects.
According to Rabindra Tiwari, Chief of the Infrastructure Development Office Tanahun, the three projects funded by the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development and Transport were listed as troubled due to prolonged delays.
Tiwari said the Aabu Khaireni–Chimkeshwori Road, Dulegauda–Harkapur Road, and Bhanumarga–Chandrawati–Pilimag–Kuncha–Kalimati Road were categorized as problematic after repeatedly failing to meet construction deadlines. “We have been pressing the contractors to complete the work, but these projects have remained unfinished even after several years,” he said.
Delayed Construction and Contract Extensions
The first section of the Aabu Khaireni–Chimkeshwori Road was contracted for blacktopping on 6 Mangsir 2076 BS. Although the project was expected to finish by 13 Falgun 2078 BS, the deadline has been extended multiple times, with the final extension set for Ashoj 2082 BS.
The road has achieved 91% physical progress and 89% financial progress. The 16-kilometer road was contracted to MS Sharma Kasthamandap JV for Rs 360,550,515, and Rs 319,297,442 has been paid. The project had a budget allocation of Rs 35 million in the previous fiscal year.
The Bhanumarga–Chandrawati–Pilimag–Kuncha–Kalimati Road was contracted on 4 Kartik 2076 BS with a deadline of 15 Magh 2078 BS. It underwent multiple extensions, with the latest deadline set for Chaitra 2082 BS.
The 10.12-kilometer road has 50% physical and 50% financial progress. The project was contracted to MS Shankarmali Nirman Sewa Pvt. Ltd. for Rs 230,280,661, of which Rs 101,101,750 has been released, and Rs 35 million was allocated last year.
Prolonged Delays in Remaining Road Sections
The Dulegauda–Harkapur Road, also contracted on 4 Kartik 2076 BS, was initially scheduled for completion on 15 Magh 2078 BS. Its deadline has been extended several times, with the revised target now Chaitra 2082 BS.
The project has 50% physical and 50% financial progress, with Rs 130,411,753 already paid. The road-upgrading contract was valued at Rs 259,902,895, and once completed, the 23-kilometer route will link Shuklagandaki Municipality, Myagde Rural Municipality, and Byas Municipality.
Officials Stress Need for Timely Completion
Chief Tiwari said that despite continuous monitoring and repeated directives, contractors have not increased work pace. “These projects have been ongoing for years, but the contractors have not delivered on time.
The delays have directly affected local residents,” he said. Provincial officials said repeated deadline extensions have disrupted budget planning and slowed long-term infrastructure development.
