KATHMANDU: The broken old culvert across the Ichchhumati (Tukucha) watercourse in Kamaladi has been replaced with a new one completed. After the infrastructure was destroyed by flooding on August 7, the construction of the culvert is anticipated to restore regular traffic movement in the area.

The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport Secretary, Keshav Kumar Sharma, presided over an inauguration ceremony to commemorate the project's completion. The installation of the new culvert, which replaces the old one that was badly damaged, was crucial to re-establishing traffic flow in one of the busiest districts of Kathmandu.

The Department of Roads' Director General, Ram Hari Pokharel, clarified that the Kamaladi road's strategic significance was the reason behind the culvert's speedy rehabilitation. The road is essential for everyday commutes, and the surrounding communities were greatly impacted by its closure. The project was given top priority by the Department of Roads in order to reduce the inconvenience to companies and people.

In response to the culvert damage that caused a sinkhole, the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport acted right away. To make sure a comprehensive analysis was completed prior to moving forward with the reconstruction, technicians were called in to carry out a comprehensive investigation of the damage.

After the damage rendered a portion of the route hazardous for driving, vehicular travel was temporarily suspended in the Kamaladi region. Because commuters experienced delays and irritation as a result of this disturbance, the culvert's early completion is an essential project.

The Division Road Office in Kathmandu gave DB Construction the contract to build the culvert on September 4. The contract was worth about Rs 4.96 million in total. When this repair is finished, traffic congestion will be reduced and access will be restored in the impacted region.