• Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Bailey bridge over Puwa Stream inaugurated

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Fikkal (Ilam), Aug 20: A bailey bridge installed over the Puwa Khola (stream) along the Kechana-Kanchenjunga (Mechi Corridor) has been inaugurated. 

Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Debendra Dahal, inaugurated the newly developed infrastructure amidst a programme here today. 

The project costs Rs 13.5 million, according to Road Division Office's engineer Arjun Ghimire.  The total length of the bridge is 48.6 meters. 

With this, the Kechana-Kanchenjunga road has been readied as an alternative to the Mechi Highway.  (RSS)




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