---
title: "Second quarterly progress report: road expansion"
subject: "Communication English"
chapter: 7
key: "semester_5/communication_english:quarterly-progress-report-road-expansion"
source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/quarterly-progress-report-road-expansion
site: BCT Engineering
---

# Second quarterly progress report: road expansion

Communication English · Chapter 7: Informal Reports

- Asked in: 2071 Chaitra, 6 marks
- Video: [Progress Reports in Construction Projects](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bcfWdC01NE) — Osama Saad
- Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14
- Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/quarterly-progress-report-road-expansion
- Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_5/communication_english/chapter-7

## Question

Suppose you are the chief consultant of Road Expansion Project being launched in the capital city Kathmandu. Write the second quarterly progress report in memo style.

## Short answer

Second quarter: 3.2 km earthwork and sub-base finished on east side, 2.5 km box drain installed, 90% land acquired. Utility shifting and land disputes delayed work. Asphalt laying planned for February. Overall progress 38% against 45% target.

## Answer

```text
                        MEMORANDUM

To      : Project Director, Kathmandu Metropolitan City,
Kathmandu
From    : Er. Madhav Shrestha, Chief Consultant
Date    : 6 January 2027
Subject : Second quarterly progress report on the Road
Expansion Project (October-December 2026)
```

#### Introduction

The project is widening an 8 km section of the northern Ring Road between Kalanki and Maharajgunj from four to six lanes. It began in July 2026, so October-December 2026 is its second quarter. As chief consultant, I report the progress made in this quarter.

#### Work completed

1. Land acquisition: 90 percent completed. Compensation was paid to 120 owners.
2. Utilities shifted: electric poles were removed along 5 km and water pipes along 3 km.
3. Earthwork and sub-base: completed for 3.2 km on the east side.
4. Drainage: 2.5 km of box drain completed.
5. Asphalt: not started; it will begin after the winter.
6. Traffic management: night work and diversions were used to reduce traffic jams.
7. Expenditure: Rs. 18 crore this quarter; Rs. 31 crore so far.

#### Problems faced

- Delay in the shifting of telephone and fibre lines.
- Disputes with 10 landowners.
- Public complaints about dust and traffic jams.

#### Work planned for the next period

1. Complete the earthwork on the west side.
2. Start asphalt laying on 2 km in February.
3. Settle the land disputes with the help of the ward office.
4. Increase water sprinkling to reduce dust.

#### Conclusion

The overall progress is 38 percent against the plan of 45 percent. Because of the delays in land acquisition and utility shifting, we request your help to speed up the permissions.

## Check yourself

The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why.

1. What does the project do?
   A. Builds a new bridge over Bagmati
   B. Widens an 8 km Ring Road section from four to six lanes
   C. Constructs an underground tunnel
   D. Resurfaces a 3 km road
   Answer: B. The introduction says it widens the 8 km Ring Road section between Kalanki and Koteshwor from four to six lanes. (Key point: Project scope)

2. What does 38 percent actual versus 45 percent planned tell the reader?
   A. The project is ahead of schedule
   B. The project is on schedule
   C. The project is behind schedule
   D. The project is complete
   Answer: C. Actual progress is lower than planned, so the project is behind schedule. (Key point: Interpreting progress)

3. What causes the delay, and what is requested in the conclusion?
   A. Bad weather; extra funds
   B. Lack of machinery; new contractor
   C. Public protests; police support
   D. Delays in land and utility shifting; help to speed up permissions
   Answer: D. Delays in shifting telephone and fibre lines and land disputes caused the delay, so the consultant requests help to speed up permissions. (Key point: Cause of delay and request)

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