Key Takeaways:

• Construction stalled for a year due to design changes
• Rs 36.4 million project finally completed after three years
• Bridge improves transport, education, health, and local economy

RAMECHHAP, JULY 12 The Bhatauli Khola bridge faced a major setback when construction was halted for nearly a year due to design changes. Despite the delay, the Rs 36.4 million project has now been completed, linking Manthali Municipality and Khadadevi Rural Municipality. The concrete bridge has come into operation, nearly three years after construction began. Residents across the Tamakoshi river say the bridge fulfills a long-standing demand, providing easier access to transport and reducing reliance on longer, alternative routes during the rainy season. With the bridge now operational, travel to the district headquarters in Manthali and onward to Kathmandu has become more convenient. Locals expect improvements in education, healthcare, and the transport of agricultural produce. The bridge, built by Thapa Construction Service, strengthens physical connectivity between the two municipalities and is seen as a boost to local economic and social activities.