KATHMANDU: The construction of an overhead pedestrian bridge at Babarmahal in Kathmandu has reached its final stage. The bridge is expected to be completed and opened to the public within this week.
The Road Division Office, Kathmandu, said preparations are underway to open the bridge within the next few days as construction work nears completion.
According to Road Division Office Kathmandu Chief Subodh Devkota, the bridge was built to address heavy vehicle traffic and the high movement of pedestrians in the area.
The bridge is expected to make road crossings safer for pedestrians and help reduce road accidents.
Construction of the bridge began after the contract was signed on February 21, 2026. Hitech Engineering Works, based in Hetauda, was awarded the contract.
The project has a total cost of Rs 25.24 million.
