Mustang: A Bailey Bridge has been installed over the Kaligandaki River in Mustang, creating a vital link between Gharapjhong rural municipality’s Ward Number 1 and 2. The project, completed at a total cost of Rs 28.7 million, aims to improve connectivity and ease transportation for the local community.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the federal government contributed Rs 19.7 million in special grants towards the bridge’s construction, while the local government managed Rs nine million. The bridge took two years to complete and measures 42 metres in length and 4.20 metres in width, as confirmed by the rural municipality’s sub-engineer, Rajan Kandel.
Gharapjhong-1 ward chair Aash Bahadur Thakali noted that the newly developed infrastructure has significantly eased transport in the area, offering much-needed relief to the residents, particularly those from Chhairo and Chimang of Gharapjhong.