Kathmandu. The under-construction Akashe Bridge at Babarmahal in Kathmandu will be operational within this week.
The sky bridge has been built keeping in mind the heavy traffic of vehicles and pedestrians.
With the construction of the bridge, it is expected that it will be easier for pedestrians to cross the road safely and it will help in reducing road accidents
According to the Road Division Office, Kathmandu, the physical progress of the bridge construction has reached its final stage, and preparations are being made to open it to the public within a few days.
The construction contract was signed on 21 February 2082 and the construction of the bridge started. Subodh Devkota, Head of Road Division Office, Kathmandu, said that the bridge is ready to be put into operation for pedestrians within this week.
The cost of constructing the bridge was fixed at Rs. According to Road Division Office, Kathmandu, Hetauda-based Hitech Engineering Works Pvt.