Main Road Expansion Work in Birgunj to Commence from Tomorrow

May 18, Birgunj – The long-delayed expansion of Birgunj’s main road is set to begin tomorrow morning. According to the Road Division Office in Hetauda, the road stretching from Gandak Chowk to Miteri Bridge along Tribhuvan Rajpath will be widened by 25 meters on both the right and left sides.

Chief District Officer of Parsa, Bholaprasad Dahal, stated that the removal of houses, sheds, and other structures within a 25-meter radius from the center of the road will start early tomorrow morning.

In preparation for this, nine heavy equipment including dozers, JCBs, and excavators will be transported from Hetauda to Birgunj. To maximize efficiency, work will commence simultaneously at five different locations. Coordination efforts are underway with Birgunj Metropolitan City, the police, and other relevant agencies to facilitate the process.

The project received a crucial boost after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the government on February 11, 2025 (Falgun 28, 2081 BS), dismissing the petition filed against the road expansion. Earlier, approximately 1,200 homeowners had filed petitions demanding compensation and alternative routes, which had stalled the project for nearly 13 years.

Following the court’s decision, the administration plans to proceed with the removal of structures and gradually advance the road expansion in phases.