- 2075 Chaitra · 10 marks
Proposal for Araniko Highway upgrading
Short answer
The 55 km Dhulikhel-Bahrabise section suffers from potholes, landslides, poor drainage, and narrow curves, causing frequent delays and accidents. Upgrading includes widening, asphalt overlay, retaining walls, and safety signs over 18 months. The total estimated cost is Rs. 7,19,25,000.
Write a proposal on the maintenance and upgrading of Dhulikhel-Bahrabise section of Arniko Highway including abstract, statement of problem and cost estimate parts only.
Abstract
The Dhulikhel-Bahrabise section of the Araniko Highway, about 55 km long, is the main road connecting Kathmandu with Tibet through Kodari. It carries trade goods and tourists. Landslides, broken surface, narrow bends and poor drainage cause frequent delays and many accidents, especially in the monsoon. This proposal seeks funds to maintain and upgrade the section. The work includes widening critical curves, asphalt resurfacing, retaining walls, drainage and safety signs. It will be done in 18 months, and the total cost is estimated at Rs. 7,19,25,000. The upgraded road will reduce travel time, accidents and vehicle costs, and make trade smoother.
Statement of the problem
- Surface damage: potholes and cracks are common because of heavy trucks and rain, so vehicles move slowly.
- Landslides and falling rocks: several unstable slopes block the road for hours or days each monsoon.
- Poor drainage: blocked culverts and drains erode the road edge.
- Narrow, sharp curves: two-way traffic of trucks causes crashes.
- Lack of safety features: missing signs, crash barriers and lights, particularly at bends and steep drops.
- Economic loss: delays raise the price of goods and harm tourism.
Cost estimate
| S.N. | Item | Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Survey and design of drainage, retaining walls and curves | 15,00,000 |
| 2 | Widening and earthwork (12 km critical sections) | 1,80,00,000 |
| 3 | Black-topping (asphalt overlay) 12 km | 2,50,00,000 |
| 4 | Retaining walls and landslide protection | 1,40,00,000 |
| 5 | Drainage, culverts and road safety signs | 65,00,000 |
| 6 | Supervision and quality control | 35,00,000 |
| Sub-total | 6,85,00,000 | |
| Contingency (5%) | 34,25,000 | |
| Grand total | 7,19,25,000 |
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