Bridge construction over Seti-Madi takes pace after six yrs

By Amar Raj Naharki, Tanahu, May 18: The construction work of the motorable bridge over the Seti-Madi has taken pace lately.

The bridge connects Deurali Nagar of Vyas Municipality-3 and Jhaputar of Rishing Rural Municipality-1 of Tanahu district.

The locals are now elated with the pace in the construction of the bridge that started in 2020.

Rajendra Krishna Shrestha, chairperson of Rishing Rural Municipality, said the locals have been expressing concerns over the delay and pressing for timely construction.

Sushma Pande, information officer of the infrastructure development office of Tanahu, informed that physical progress of the project has been 70% and that the construction company was directed to complete the works as it was getting delayed

All the steel parts needed for the truss of the bridge have been brought to the construction site now and that the works related to pillars and foundation have long been completed. The 155-meter long steel truss motorable bridge is a pride project of the Gandaki provincial government and a lifeline of southern Tanahu.

The cost of the bridge is Rs. 324 million.