Brief of Road & Bridge Projects

Strengthening Resilience of the Road and Drainage Network in Nepal’s Secondary Cities (Selection #1274867)

The objective of this Technical Assistance is to support selected municipalities to address the issue of insufficient planning, design, quality, and high vulnerability of urban transport infrastructure to climate-related disasters in Nepal’s urban areas. The work will contribute towards safeguarding the quality and sustainability of infrastructure investments under Nepal Urban Governance Infrastructure Project (funded by World Bank) and improved capacity to develop and implement design guidelines at the national level. Four activities will be implemented: (1) support City of Pokhara (second biggest city of Nepal) in the development of Road Assets Management System (RAMS) including integration of climate and disaster risk and vulnerability assessment; (2) support a selected strategically important municipality to undertake hazard mapping and vulnerability and risk assessment, in alignment with Risk Sensitive Land Use Plans and to help inform current and future investment and urban planning decisions; (3) support Nepal’s Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) and the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction (DUDBC) to be introduced to the best international practices in guidelines and standards for the design of resilient roads and drainage; and (4) support for strengthening the institutional systems of municipalities for sustainable asset management and O&M of selected municipalities, including capacity building and training of federal level stakeholders and provincial staff.

Land Transport Master Plan of State 1

The main objective is to make Transport Master Plan for including medium term Priority Investment Plan for the management of roads network of State 1 of Nepal. State 1 is second largest amongst 7 states and comprises 14 districts and 25,905 sq km area and population of 4.5 million. It contains 4,535 km of Strategic Road Network, which is 30% of total and 12,790 km of local road network. The specific tasks include (i) identification of the possible State (Provincial) Roads Network and Local Roads Networks of the State 1, (ii) based on the concept of connectivity and accessibility, prediction of possible requirements of the additional road stretches to be constructed and or upgraded from local roads to state roads; (iii) establishment of present and future requirements of roads in terms of technical parameters and service criteria; (iv) description of possible options of prioritization from the consultations with various stakeholders (governmental and non-governmental) of the State -1; (v) based on prioritization, drafting of medium term, multi-year, 5 to 10 years Priority Investment Plan (PIP) for the State Roads Network; (vi) estimation of the resource requirement for a multi-year plan; (vii) work out on possible roles of federal government, state government and local governments as well as development partners and non-governmental sectors; and (viii) locate existing and future services centers. The priority investment plan identified 1,025 km of new road construction and 6,200 km of road upgrading and construction of 6915 m of bridges.

Improving the Resilience of Nepal’s Strategic Roads Network

The main objective of this project is to assess and advise on the future climate and seismic risks to road investments in Nepal. This is being achieved through disaster and climate risk assessments of eight national road corridors (Chhichu-Jajarkot, 108 km; Khodpe-Chainpur, 101 km; Satbanj-Darchula, 110 km; Satbanj-Tripurasundari, 7 km; Sitalpati-Musikot, 82 km; Surkhet-Jumla, 207 km; Tallodungeswar-Dailekh, 25 km and Mugling-Narayanghat, 36 km) and integrated risk mitigation planning for identified hotspot areas. The scope of work were to (i) conduct climate and disaster risk assessment for transport infrastructure assets for floods, landslides and seismic hazards; (ii) conduct an assessment of current and future network costs associated with the disruption of use of the priority national road network by the hazard identified; (iii) develop a dynamic, interactive, user-friendly Decision Support System (DSS) for mitigation planning; (iv) identify, prioritize and plan mitigation options to increase the resilience of roads and bridges; (v) build the capacity of GoN technical staff on climate change risk assessment and mitigation planning and decision-making; and (vi) promote replication and sustainability through dissemination of project data, analysis and results. The deliverables include various reports and guidance notes on Disaster and Climate Risk Assessment and Hotspots Identification, Risk Mitigation Planning for Hotspot Areas, Road Network Criticality Assessment and Decision-Support System for Risk-Informed Road Development.

Detailed Design and Construction Supervision of Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction

Detail design and construction supervision of Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction to improve connectivity of Tribhuvan Highway with Kathmandu Valley. Basic features of the project include following construction
A road tunnel (2+688 km length, 2 lanes of 3.5 m width, median width 1.5 m at center and 0.5 m wide space on both sides for drainage facility- total carriageway 9.5 m, grade 3.5%
An evacuation tunnel parallel to main tunnel with interconnections at regular intervals
Approach roads (West 0+565 km and East 2+307 km with total 2+872 km, 2 lanes of 3.5 m width, 2 m shoulder on both sides
Six (6) box culverts
1 overpass and 3 underpass bridges
1 intersection structures
Toll facilities (west side 3 booths, 3 lanes each and east side 2 booths, 2 lanes each)
Control offices (tunnel management offices -West side 390 m2 and east side 300 m2)
Disposal area development (construction of roadside service station)
Transmission line 4.14 km.

The project cost is about US$ 150 million.

Detailed Engineering Survey, Design of Road and Report Preparation (DPR) of Roads (Contract Package No. PMEU/337335/073/74 DPR- 1)

Detailed engineering survey, design of road and report preparation (DPR) of 109 km Roads comprising of Bhimeshwar- Nagarpalika Ringroad (10+000 – 50+000), Dolakha-40 km; Chakmake Aambote Jinakhu Kukurdhakur Katari Sadak, Sindhuli-30 km; Chunauli Bajar-Amritchowk Dhurbabajar Jagatpur- Rapti Pul Niskine Sadak, Chitwan-15 km; Sutkeridhunga Simle Karkidanda Danda Sadak, Dhading/Chitwan-12 km; Majhitar-Bharpang-Abang Bidang Sadak, Dhading/Chitwan-12 km.

Detailed Engineering Survey, Design of Road and Report Preparation (DPR) of Roads: Contract Package NO. PMEU/337159/073/74 DPR -21

Detailed Engineering Survey, Design of Road and Report Preparation (DPR) of 105 km Roads comprising Nagari Sima-Devisthan Hudal- Mahakali Pul, Kanchanpur-8 km; Indraban Sammudaya-Pipalchautara- (Chandani 5) Devisthan –Sima sadak,Kanchapur-10 km; Basahi Fatiya Mataiya –Bandatal-Khiriya–Butabari Belauri-Daiji Sadak, Kanchapur-22km; Bhuda-Sadakghat-Kalkatta-Ratanpur-Beldangi Daji Sadak-20 km; Bhajani Karma Dev Ghat Gulariya ghat Sadak,Kailali-15 Km; MRM Barnajhiya-Pashim tikol 8,7,6, Portaha 9- Trikot 5,3,4 Goithi 4,2,3, Madhwapur Trikol 9 Bhagwatpur 1,2,3 Bhabhangammakati Kunauli sadak Sima Sadak, Saptari -30 km.

Detailed Engineering Survey, Design of Road and Report Preparation (DPR) of Roads: Contract Package NO. PMEU/337159/072/73 DPR -21

Detailed Engineering Survey, Design of Road and Report Preparation (DPR) of 133 km roads comprising Liwang-Madichaur-Ghartigaun-Nauli-Paathihalna-Chautara-Jinawang Sadak, Rolpa (8+000 -85+000), Patmara Ga Vi Sa So Urthu Chautara-Banta-Dillicaur Ga Vi Sa Ko Lum Gaun Sadak, Jumla 25 km and Dang Duikholi Masina Gholabang Liwang Road, Rolpa, 30 km.

Detailed Engineering Survey, Design of Roads and Land Acquisition Survey of Various Terai Road Contract Package No: HPR/3372244/ 072/73/DPR-053

Detailed Engineering Survey, Design of Roads and Land Acquisition Survey of various Terai Road- 122 km comprising (1). Hardi Malangwa Chhatauna Bagmati (Badahawa) (30 km), (2). Bagmati (Badahawa) Phatuwa Mahespur Aruwa (18 km), Rautahat, (3). Aruwa (Kachorwa) Kalaiya Bara District Border (TRP) (36 km), Bara, (4) Amuna Madi Riu Khola (38 km) Chitwan).

Detailed Engineering Survey, Design of Road and Report Preparation (DPR) of Roads: Contract Package No. PMEU/337159/072/73 DPR 2

Detailed Engineering Survey, Design and Report Preparation (DPR) of Roads, Bagthala Bijgada Kafalsseri Ganailek Darchula Road, Bajhang Darchula (55 km)

Detailed Engineering Survey, Design of Road and Report Preparation (DPR) of Roads to Two Lane Standards: Jomsom-Chaile (Jhaite) Section of Jomsom-Korala Road, Mustang (56.9 km), Package No. PMEU/337159/072/73 DPR-8

Detailed engineering survey, design and report preparation (DPR) of Jomsom-Chaile (Jhaite) section (56.9 km) of Jomsom-Korala Road, which is being developed as trade road to China

Traffic, Surface Distress & Road Roughness Survey on Strategic Road Network, SRN, (Contract No. HMIS/3371653/070/71-01)

Road condition survey, Traffic count at 160 locations on SRN, Surface Distress and Road Roughness Survey of 5364 km of SRN (Strategic Road Networks).

Project for the Operation and Maintenance of the Sindhuli Road Project

The Project is to implement the proposed permanent countermeasures against road disasters within the Section I, II and IV in order to secure timely operation of Banepa–Sindhuli–Bardibas Road. The counter measure works for Road Disaster Prevention at 29 sections within Sindhuli Road (159 km) were constructed under 6 pilot projects. The services were provided to assist in design and construction supervision, which involved topographical survey at different sections of the road for the improvement of road geometry and 3 land slide areas; design and cost estimation of road improvement and road safety improvement works such as geometry improvement, road widening, landslide stabilization and road safety measures; and construction supervision of these works (total value NRs 165 million involving local contractors).

Feasibility Study of Thankot – Naubise Tunnel Road and Tokha-Gujre Tunnel Road

Feasibility study of Tankot-Naubise (3.5 km) and Tokha-Gurje (2 km) Tunnel Roads in Kathmandu. The scope of study include identification and study of alternate options of tunnel routes, surveys and investigation (including 2D electrical resistivity survey), geological mapping, seismicity, environmental study, preliminary design, economic analysis, technical and financial assessment, options study and recommendation of selected tunnel road alignment.

Feasibility Study, Detailed Engineering Survey, Soil Investigation Hydrological Study and Detailed Design of Bridges, Contract No: BB-159-DSD-072/73-42

Feasibility study, detail engineering survey, soil investigation, hydrological study and detailed design of 9 bridges, Odal Khola Bridge, Krishnanagar 1 Budhar Naali Wank Road, Kanchanpur; Anaukhi Khola Bridge, Kaluwapur-Beldevi, Krishnapur , Kanchanpur; Jaltota Kola Bridge, Budar-Jogbudha Road, Dadeldhura; Syali River Bridge –Belauri mun Ward No.8 Hattibojha & Ward No.8 and 7, Kanchanpur; Toti River Bridge,Shantipur Kalapani Jhalari Pipaldimun-7, Kanchanpur; Dansera Khola Bridge,Jogabudha -Simalakhet -Sadani Road, Dadeldhura; Asurapa Khola R.C. Bridge,Belapur Road, Dadeldhura ; Ghalghale Bridge Kanchanpur

Feasibility Study, Detailed Engineering Survey, Soil Investigation, Hydrological study and Detailed Design of Bridges, Contract No: BB-159-DSD-071/72-32

Feasibility study, detail engineering survey, soil investigation, hydrological study and detailed design of 9 bridges: Danav-1 Bridge , Rupandehi; Danav-2 Bridge ,Rupandehi; Bheri Bridge, Jajarkot: Sani Bheri Bridge, Jajarkot; Bheri Bridge 2, Jajarkot; Hewa Khola Bridge, Sankhuwasabha; Turiya Khola Bridge, Rupandehi; Tinau Khola Bridge, Palpa; and Nisti Khola Bridge, Palpa.

Feasibility Study, Detailed Engineering Survey, Soil Investigation, Hydrological study and Detailed Design of Bridges, Contract No: BB-320/159-DSD-071/72-18

Feasibility study, detail engineering survey, soil investigation, hydrological study and detailed design of 9 bridges: Simle Khola Bridge, Dolpa; Simle Khola Bridge, Kalikot; Baligad Khola, Kalikot; Chhedena Khola Bridge, Jumla; Hanumante Khola Bridge, Kathmandu; Chihane Khola Bridge Kathmandu; Chisapani Bridge, Kaski; Sonaret Bridge, Rupandehi; and Bagmara Sanigad Bridge Rolpa.

Feasibility Study, Detailed Engineering Survey, Soil Investigation, Hydrological study and Detailed Design of Bridges, Contract No: BB-320/159-DSD-071/72-03

Feasibility study, detail engineering survey, soil investigation, hydrological study and detailed design of 8 bridges, Chamling Khola Bridge, Mutani Khola Bridge, Hewa Khola Bridge, Phampi Khola Bridge, Lohjara Khola Bridge, Bataha Khola Bridge, Khuti Khola Bridge, Saraswati Khola, Bridge

Traffic, Surface Distress & Road Roughness Survey on Strategic Road Network, SRN, Contract No HMIS/3371653/070/71-01

Traffic count survey of 160 nodes within Nepal in both 2014 and 2015, Surface Distress Survey of Strategic Road Network and Determination of Surface Distress Index (SDI) for 5364 km in 2014 and 4878 km in 2015; Roughness Survey by using Roughometer and determination of International Roughness Index (IRI) for 5364 km in 2014 and 4878 km in 2016.

Feasibility Study, Detailed Engineering Survey, Soil Investigation, Hydrological study, and Detailed Design of Bridges, Contract No: BP-661-DSD-12-068/69.

Feasibility study, detail engineering survey, soil investigation, hydrological study and detailed design of 7 bridges, Saurabha Nadi Bridge Sarlahi District, Jhanjh Nadi Bridge, Bagmati River Bridge, Lalbakaiya Nadi Bridge, Chandi Nadi Bridge, Bhakuba Nadi Bridge and Lamaha Nadi Bridge at Rautahat district.

Project for Improvement of Community Access in Nepal (Construction Phase)

The project comprised construction of 30 road bridges for 12 selected rural/district roads to improve all-weather accessibility for the local communities in 5 project districts (Kavre, Sindhupalchowk, Ramechhap, Sindhuli and Mahottari). The scope of services included construction supervision of following bridges (i) Marin (length 150 m), Deojar (span 30 m), Maheshot (length 158 m) and Chadauli (length 40 m) on Sindhulimadi – Kapilakot Road; (ii) Dhamile (length 50 m) and Jirgaha (length 70 m) on Sindhulimadi – Bhimsthan Road; (iii) Thankur 1 (length 80 m), Thankur 2 (length 56 m), Thankur 3 (length 70 m) and Thankur 4 (span 30 m) on Katari-Sirthuli-Dakaha Road;(iv) Dhansari (span 28 m) on Bhiman - Nilpanne- Dhansari Road; (vi) Kotta (29 m span), Talko (length 78 m) and Kuruwa (length 50 m) on Dakaha- Sirthauli -Dudhauli- Katan Road in Sindhuli district.

Upgrading/Widening of Roads to Six Lanes; Package 4: Rani-Biratnagar-Itahari-Dharan Road

Detailed engineering design, preparation of contract documents, IEE and detail project report (DPR) of 50 km section of Koshi Highway and 3 bypass roads (8.5 km) for widening/upgrading to six lanes and three bridges (18 to 92 m span/length)

Road Connectivity Project [ADB TA 7411]

The project involved study and preparation of Bankable project for upgrading of 8 roads (total 285 km) for US$ 57 million infrastructure investment. Main scope of services were road prioritization study of 660 km roads (total 16 candidate roads) to select about 285 km roads road for inclusion in the project, feasibility study of 285 km roads; engineering study including field surveys, identification and assessment of improvement options, preliminary engineering design, cost estimates and contract packaging; economic Analysis covering traffic forecasts and economic appraisal of improvement options under sensitivity and risk scenarios; social safeguard, resettlement, environmental assessment.

ABD TA 7243-REG: Implementation of Asian City Transport-Promoting Kathmandu Sustainable Urban Transport in Asia Project (Kathmandu Sustainable Urban Transport)

It was Project preparatory technical assistance to address the need for the development of a clear plan for the future transport system of the Kathmandu Valley. The plan needed to incorporate the principles of low-carbon SUT and outline how policy, investment decisions, infrastructure, mass transit, land use, private vehicle regulation and management, public transport promotion and pedestrian facilities will be delivered. It addressed the danger of doing nothing in the urban transport sector and of allowing current trends to continue. Finally, it outlined solutions, actions and recommendations based upon a series of strategic ‘packages’: Development of a Strategic Vision, Public Transport Improvements, Traffic Management and Improvement of Pedestrian Facilities.

Feasibility Study, Detailed Engineering Survey, Soil Investigation, Hydrological Study and Detailed Design of Bridges, Contract No: BU-DSD-14/065/66 (Package 14)

Feasibility study, detail engineering survey, soil investigation, hydrological study and detailed design of 10 bridges : Dhutaha Nadi, Dhogahi, Nawarangiya in Parsa; Simat Khola and Hadi Khola in Makwanpur; Budhi Rapti Khola, Kayar Khola and Trishuli River (Devghatsthal) in Chitwan; and Trishuli River (Bidur- Chaghare Bahun Tole) and Likhu Khola in Nuwakot district.

Project for Improvement of Community Access in Nepal (Design Phase)

The project comprised construction of 30 road bridges for 12 selected rural/district roads to improve all-weather accessibility for the local communities in 5 project districts (Kavre, Sindhupalchowk, Ramechhap, Sindhuli and Mahottari). In Design Phase, the services were hydrological analysis of the river at the proposed bridge crossings, cadastral Map survey of the bridges and its access road, survey for layout of the centre line of the bridges and its access road, preparation of bid documents for procurement of civil works for the different types of bridges (RCC, steel girder, and truss) and supplemental design and drawings. The bridges include Palati (30 m span), Haluwa (30 m span), Chatwane (30 m span) and Phapu (30 m span) on Betali - Namadi- Khimti Road and Sukahjar (length 60 m) in Ramechhap district; Roshi-3 (length 120 m) on Bhore Dobhan-Thulo Parsel Road, Roshi-1 (length 90 m) Kabhrebhanjyang -Dapcha- Karkare and Roshi-2 (length 100 m ) on Katunjebesi -Sipali- Bankhu Road in Kavre district; Katle (20 m span), Tipeni (20 m span) and Mahadev (30 m span) on Melamchi – Bhotang Road in Sindhupalchok district; Marin (length 150 m), Deojar (span 30 m), Maheshot (length 158 m) and Chadauli (length 40 m) on Sindhulimadi – Kapilakot Road, Dhamile (length 50 m) and Jirgaha (length 70 m) on Sindhulimadi – Bhimsthan Road, Thankur 1 (length 80 m), Thankur 2 (length 56 m), Thankur 3 (length 70 m) and Thankur 4 (span 30 m) on Katari-Sirthuli-Dakaha Road, Dhansari (span 28 m) on Bhiman - Nilpanne- Dhansari Road, Kotta (29 m span), Talko (length 78 m) and Kuruwa (length 50 m) on Dakaha- Sirthauli -Dudhauli- Katan in Sindhuli district; and Dholan (length 50 m) and Kantawa (length 45 m) on Laxmaniya- Bartapur- Raghunathpur Road in Mahottari districts.

Road Sector Development Project, First YearPeriodic Maintenance Program

Design and construction supervision ofPeriodic maintenance of 182 km roads of SRN, selected from 9 candidate roads (total 192 km). Main scope of services include preliminary assessment and selection of roads under the program, detail engineering design, preparation of bid documents, environmental appraisal, construction supervision ofPeriodic maintenance works and assistance to Division Road Offices-Kathmandu, Bharatpur, Damauli, Butwal, Hetauda, Morang, Jhapa in implementation ofPeriodic maintenance works. The project roads include Nagarjun-Tandi road, Nagarjun-Thulo Khola section, 9.7 km; Pipalbot-Naubise-Simle road section, 21.6 km; Mugling Bridge-Anbukhaireni section, 7.2 km; Anbukhaireni-Gorkha road, 24.7 km; Butwal-Kothi road section, 22.5 km; Hetauda-Pathalaiya road, Chure-Pathlaiya section 19.2 km; Birgunj-Kalaiya road, Dudhaura Khola-Kalaiya section, 6.3 km; Biratnagar-Itahari-Dharan-Bhedetar road section, 50 km; Kakarbhitta-Mawa section, 20.9 km (selected).

Project for Improvement of Kathmandu-Bhaktapur Road (Construction Supervision Phase)

Construction supervision of improvement/widening of 9 km, Kathmandu-Bhaktapur Road to four lanes including construction of new bridges – Manahara (80 m) and Hanumante (54 m), intersection improvements at 5 locations, traffic signals, bus stops. The project cost is US$ 18 million.

Road Improvement Project; Construction Supervision of Road Upgrading Works, Package B

Design update and preparation of tender documents for upgrading of Basantpur-Myaglung Road (26 km) and construction supervision of upgrading and improvement of 110 km roads (Chandranighapur-Gaur, 44 km; Hilepani-Halesi, 40 km; Basantpur-Myaglung, 26 km and Maldhunga-Beni, 13 km). Total construction cost of these roads upgrading/improvement was about NRs 850 million.

Road Network Project, Construction Supervision Consulting Services [ADB Loan No 2187-BHU], Bhutan

Construction supervision ofPeriodic maintenance of 121 km, Gelephu-Tingtibi and Kuenga Rabten-Trongsa sections of NH 3 and 16 km new construction of realignment (Tingtibi-Wangdigang); upgrading of Wangdigang and Yeshigang bridges (43 m and 34 m spans respectively, steel bridge with RCC deck); and 4 feeder roads (Tekizam-Bjena, FR03, 6.4 km; Mirchim-Bongo,FR01, 16.5 km; and sections (Autsho-Gumrang, FR04, 15km; Garbatang-Chali, FR07,12 km and Kharungla-Growanchu, FR08,16.3 km) of Autsho-Garbagtang and Kharungla-Kangpara – total 66.1 km and 9 bridges-2 RCC and 7 Bailey bridges-18 to 58 m span). Project Cost was US$ 34.1 million.

Detailed Engineering Design and Construction Supervision of Sanfebagar-Mangalsen and Martadi Roads, Road Improvement Project

RIP included upgrading of 97 km roads comprising of Sanfebagar-Mangalsen (39 km) and Safebagar-Martadi (57km) roads to provide connectivity with district headquarters of Accham and Bajura in Far Western Development Region. The scope of services included: Survey and design of upgrading of Sanfebagar - Barjugad section (31 km) of Sanfebagar-Martadi Road to bituminous standard with Otta seal and design of new road construction from Km 43 to 57; socio-economic baseline study of both roads; Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of upgrading section of Sanfebagar-Martadi Road from Km 15 to Km 31 and update of IEE of Km 0 to 15 and EIA of Km 43 to Km 57 and preparation of site EMAP for these sections; land acquisition and resettlement plan for new construction section (Km 43 to 57); and Construction supervision of upgrading and new construction of Sanfebagar-Martadi Road (57 km) and upgrading of Sanfebagar-Mangalsen (39 km) to bituminous standard. The works were carried out under two ICB contracts (total value US$ 8.925 million).

Feasibility Study, Detailed Engineering Survey, Soil Investigation, Hydrological Study and Detailed Design of Bridges, (Contract No: BU-DSD-1/064/65)

Feasibility study, detail engineering survey, soil investigation, hydrological study and detailed design of 4 bridges: Debaniya Bridge (Bhadrapur Jalthal) – Jhapa; Timai Causeway – Jhapa; Kamala Nadi Bridge (Balabakhar - Bemarkhikhaal) – Siraha; Bakaha Nadi Bridge – Morang.

Feasibility Study, Detailed Engineering Survey, Soil Investigation, Hydrological Study and Detailed Design of Bridges (Contract No: BU-DSD-2/064/65)

Feasibility study, detail engineering survey, soil investigation, hydrological study and detailed design of 7 bridges : Dhansari Bridge connecting Belsot-Dhansari-Sindhuli; Marin Khola Bridge (Bhadrakali-4 and Dadegurash-2) Sindhuli; Bridge at Kamitar (Aruntaar V.D.C – 5) Sindhuli; Triyuga Bridge (Sipaya/Sibai) Udayapur; Piluwa Khola bridge (Leguwa Akkar-Tumlingtar) – Sankhuwasabha; Dewamai Khola Bridge – Illam; Leguwa Khola Bridge- Dhankuta.

Road Network Project, Detailed Design and Procurement Assistance [ADB Loan No 2187-BHU], Bhutan

The Project (i.e. RNP) aimed at improvement in transport efficiency on part of national highway network and to expand physical accessibility in rural areas of the Bhutan, which will contribute to economic development and poverty reduction. The project consisted of: (i)Periodic maintenance, rehabilitation and improvement of Trongsa-Gelephu National Highway (i.e.NH3) in about 121 km selected sections (i.e. Gelephu-Tingtibi, 97.6 km and Kuenga Rabten – Trongsa, 23 km); construction of about 16 km realignment (between Tingtibi and Wangdigang bridge): and upgrading of two bridges (Wangdigang and Yeshigang); and (ii) construction of 4 new feeder roads -111 km, which include Autsho-Garbagtang (54 km) and Kharungla-Kangpara (34.5 km) in the east region and Mirchim-Bongo (18.5 km)and Tekizam-Bjena(6.1 km) in the west region. Moreover, the project will contribute to enhance capacity of DOR for managing road asset; and equip to develop private sector participation in domestic construction industry. The project cost was US$ 34.1 million. The consulting assignment included detailed design ofPeriodic maintenance, rehabilitation, improvement of 121 km sections of NH3; design review and finalization of NH3 realignment section and upgrading of Wangdigang and Yeshigang bridges, and 4 feeder roads (111 km); update of EMP; social safeguard and resettlement of feeder roads; and preparation of bid documents and assistance to procurement of civil works. GEOCE provided team leadership as well as all international inputs required for this consulting assignment.

Topography Survey for EIA Study of Nepalthok-Khurkot Section, Project for Construction of Sindhuli Road

The scope of services comprised of detail survey of 32 km, Section III: Nepalthok-Khurkot. The details of work included establishment of survey controls (i.e. Benchmarks, traverse control points, GPS points); benchmark survey, traverse survey; topography survey of the proposed road alignment and preparation of DTM.

Feasibility Study for Upgrading of Mirchaiya-Katari-Sunkoshi Road, Road Maintenance and Development Project-Rehabilitation Component

Feasibility study carried out for upgrading of Mirchaiya-Katari-Sunkoshi Road, 73 km to all weather Feeder Road Standards with low cost bituminous sealed gravel road. The existing road is partly gravel (Mirchaiya-Katari, 27 km) and partly earth (Katari-Sunkoshi, 46 km) surface. The study and design of bituminous sealed gravel road considered various options of bituminous surfacing such as Otta Seal, DBST and SBST, while the material options also included intermediate type of pavement layer of semi-processed crusher run material (termed as Type 1 Subbase) to impart certain structural ability to sealed gravel pavement. The design also included 22.75 km lined drains, 17 causeways, 2 km retaining structures, gully protection at 17 locations, slope stabilization including bioengineering. The cost estimate of the proposed road upgrading is about NRs 280 million.

Upgrading of Tansen-Tamghas Road, Road Maintenance and Development Project, Rehabilitation Component

Construction supervision of upgrading of Tansen-Tamghas Road, 74.6 km, from gravel to bituminous standard with DBST and Otta seal surfacing. The scope of services also include stabilization of landslides, laying and monitoring of existing and proposed pavement trials with various low cost bituminous surfacing focused on gravel roads in low traffic situation especially in the hills. Approximate value of two ICB civil works contracts for this work is NRs 184.8 million.

Spot Improvement and Upgrading of Silgadhi-Sanfebagar Road, Road Maintenance and Development Project, Rehabilitation Component

Design review and construction supervision of spot improvement (7.85 km) and upgrading (58.75 km) of 66.6 km Silgadhi-Sanfebagar feeder road partly to bituminous standard with DBST surfacing (25.6km) and partly gravel (41km). The works also include drainage improvement (side drains, culverts, and causeways), landslides stabilization, retaining/protection structures and bioengineering. Approximate value of civil works for this project is NRs 96 million.

Project for Construction of Sindhuli Road, Construction Supervision of Section II

The scope of consulting services included construction supervision of road and bridges in Section II (Sindhuli-Khurkot, 39 km). The detail tasks included construction supervision and quality control of works.

Road Maintenance and Development Project, Rehabilitation Component

Road Maintenance and Development Project (RMDP) funded by World Bank has three components-New Roads and Upgrading (445 km), Rehabilitation (161 km), andPeriodic Maintenance (470 km) of strategic roads. Total project cost is about US$ 65 million. Main works under Rehabilitation Component consisted of Rehabilitation of Siddhartha Highway, Tansen (Bartung) – Syangja Section (85 km); Upgrading of Harthok – Tamghas Road (63 km)and Upgrading of Kothi-Taulihawa Road (14 km). The nature of work involved pavement resealing and rehabilitation with DBST surfacing, drainage improvement and landslides stabilization in Tansen–Syangja road; geometric improvement, drainage improvement, gravel surfacing and landslides stabilization in Harthok–Tamghas road and surface upgrading to bituminous standard with DBST wearing course in Kothi–Taulihawa road. Bioengineering measures were extensively used in stabilization of road slopes on Tansen – Syangja and Harthok – Tamghas roads. The scope of services include construction supervision of rehabilitation works on about 160 km roads comprising Tansen-Syangja (85km), Kothi-Taulihawa (14 km) and Harthok-Tamghas (63 km) roads including environmental monitoring and management, PBME studies.

Feasibility Study of Kathmandu-Naubise Alternate Road Project

The project was for feasibility study and basic design of alternative road from Kathmandu to Naubise. Existing road from Naubise to Kathmandu is over trafficked and is considered as less flexible for improvement. The proposed road will be about 22 km including 2 bridges and 500m tunnel. Approximate project cost will be US $ 57 million. The scope of services was carried out in three phases: (i) Feasibility Study Phase, which include preliminary survey of alternative road alignments and socio-economic survey to prepare socio-economic profile of the project road area (household survey was carried out on 300 samples); (ii) Basic Design Phase, which comprised detailed topographical survey and DTM preparation of selected road alignment covering average 200m width of road corridor in 1:1000 scale; inventory of slope instabilities along the proposed road alignment and part of Naubise - Thankot road; and outline design for stabilization of slope instabilities; and (iii) EIA Study (as per Environmental Protection Regulation, 1997) comprising preparation of scoping document and terms of reference, field works, preparation of draft report, public hearing and final report.

Detailed Investigation and Design of Remedial Works of Four Bridges in Kathmandu Valley

Detailed investigation and design of remedial works of Bagmati River bridge along Arniko Highway, Manahara River bridge along Kathmandu Ring Road, Hanumante Khola Bridge along Arniko Highway-Balkot Road and Bishnumati River Bridge at Teku.

Project for Construction of Sindhuli Road, Design of Section II and Construction Supervision of Section IV

The scope of services was divided into two parts: Design of Section II (Sindhuli-Khurkot, 39 km) and Construction Supervision between Dhulikhel and Bhakunde Besi (25 km) of Section IV (Nepalthok-Dhulikhel, 50 km). The design services include engineering survey of road alignment (39 km), traffic survey, geotechnical investigation of Gwang Khola bridge site, hydrological study, traffic survey and assistance to design of road. The construction supervision services included supervision and quality control of road construction from Dhulikhel to Bhakunde Besi (25 km).

Project for Construction of Sindhuli Road, Basic Design Study of Nepalthok-Khurkot Section III, Topographical Survey, Geological Survey and Monitoring of Mulkot Landslide

Section III, Nepalthok-Khurkot is among four sections of Banepa-Sindhuli-Bardibas Road. Total length of this section is 32 km and the proposed alignment mostly runs along right bank of Sunkoshi River and series of landslides occur at Mulkot, Jhangajholi VDC area. Most of the landslides were active especially during monsoon. The scope of services included survey, investigation and monitoring of the Mulkot landslide. Details of work consisted of landslide cross section survey of (1200 m), drilling works at three locations totaling 70.5 m depth, installation of PVC Pipes including Strain gauges (total 64 m) in three boreholes, peg setting work for monitoring at 20 locations, setting up tiltmeters (total 24 no) at 12 locations, construction of protection boxes for tiltmeters and strain gauges, construction of hut for watchman, setting up of rain gauge including setting of automatic recording equipment, monitoring i.e. Peg head survey, Tilt meter observation, strain guage reading, ground water level reading at 3 boreholes and rain gauge reading; analysis and preparation of report.

Bridge Upgrading and Maintenance Project [CNTR 97 3932]

The purpose of the project was to develop and enhance Nepal's bridge sector, by extending the use of local materials, using appropriate technologies and engaging local communities in the construction and maintenance of bridges. It was the first bridge project in Nepali road sector aimed at strengthening the DOR's capacity to manage the bridge assets in the Strategic Road Network (SRN) and enhance the Private sector skills to provide bridge design, construction and maintenance services. The project focus was to ensure all year use of two key roads (Narayanghat-Butwal section of East –West Highway and Biratnagar-Rangeli) on the national road network.

The scope of services included engineering survey, hydrological survey and geotechnical investigation of 5 bridge and 4 large culvert sites; bridge condition survey of 30 bridges identified for backlog maintenance; design of 2 bridges (more than 100 m length) to replace existing causeways at Jharai and Kawasoti in Butwal-Narayanghat section of East-West Highway and 3 bridges (Cheka, 40m; Judi, 25m; Chisang, 75m) and 4 large multiple cell culverts (Mariya, 5.5m; Baluwa, 10.5; Gadiya, 9m and Kersiya, 15m) to replace existing wooden bridges in Biratnagar-Rangeli road; design of bridge maintenance measures for 30 bridges; construction supervision of 4 bridges and 4 large culverts and associated works (approach roads 1 km, river training and bridge protection in four packages (Package A: Jharai Bridge, US$ 0.46 million; Package B: Kawasoti Bridge, US$ 0.65 million; Package C: Cheka and Judi Bridges and Baluwa, Gadiya and Kersiya culverts, US$ 0.85 million; and Package D: Chisang Bridge and Mariya culvert, US$ 0.63 million); supervision of maintenance work for 30 bridges, which were undertaken in conjunction with respective Division Offices of the DoR; assistance to DOR to improve and enhance bridge design and maintenance capability.

Feasibility Study of Kanti Rajpath Improvement

The project was for feasibility study for improvement of Kanti Rajpath to provide alternate road link between Kathmandu and Hetauda. The road alignment crosses geologically unstable area in Siwalik range. The study covered 86 km section of road from Hetauda to Chapagaon and included surveys, investigation and assessment of existing road alignment; photo documentation of road including road alignment, landslides, structures, bridge, cultural and historical features; geological hazard risk assessment in critical sections (about 15 km); traffic analysis; type of bridge crossing over Bagmati River; proposal of improvement option (including sealed or unsealed surfacing); design and cost estimate of improvement works etc.

Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project, Third & Fourth YearsPeriodic Maintenance Program [IDA Credit No. 2578-NEP]

Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project (RMRP) is one of the largest World Bank funded road project in Nepal. The project had two components-Periodic Maintenance Program (PMP) for clearing back log maintenance of about 500 km road and it was implemented in four yearly programs (i.e. First Year, Second Year and Third and Fourth Year) and Rehabilitation Program for about 150 km roads. Under Third and Fourth YearsPeriodic Maintenance Program pavement resurfacing and strengthening, drainage improvement and landslide stabilization in Syangja-Pokhara (37 km) sector of Siddartha Highway and pavement resurfacing and strengthening and drainage improvement of Ataria-Balia-Karnali (74 km) sector of East-West Highway were undertaken. The construction cost of the Third and Fourth YearsPeriodic Maintenance Program, which was executed in two contract packages, was about NRs. 60 million. The scope of services included design review and construction supervision ofPeriodic maintenance of above roads (total 111 km). Nature of works consisted of pavement resurfacing (DBST, SBST), drainage improvement, slope protection, bio-engineering etc.

Operational Audit of Maintenance Practices in Selected Highways and Feeder Roads in Nepal, Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project

As one of the components of World Bank funded Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project, the study was aimed to carry out an operational audit of DOR's rehabilitation,Periodic, emergency and routine maintenance operations in selected highways and feeder roads. The scopes of services include audit in two tranches of each six months in the Fiscal Years 1997/1998 and 1998/1999 focusing on following main activities: Operational audit of DOR's maintenance operations including rehabilitation,Periodic, emergency and routine maintenance operations in FY 1997/98 and FY 1998/99; review of budgeting, supervision and cost control and reporting of maintenance operations; deliver an operational audit report on road maintenance; and preparation of Standard PQ documents.

Detailed Engineering Survey, Soil Investigation, Hydrological Analysis and Detailed Design of Jhangwang and Kagmati River Bridges in Chakchake-Liwang Road

Survey, investigation and design of Jhagwang Khola (25 km) and Kagmati Khola (25 km) RCC bridges on Chakchake-Liwang Road.

Road Maintenance Project, Resealing Training Contract, Package 8, Chanauta-Krishnanagar Road

Road Maintenance Project was aimed at capacity building of DOR and training to local consultants and contractors in resealing of bituminous roads. As one of the 14 resealing training contract packages Package 8 was for resealing of Chanauta-Krishnanagar Road, a 20 km feeder road of East West Highway in Western Development Region. The construction cost was about NRs. 25 million. The scope of services was design and construction supervision of pavement resealing (SBST, DBST), drainage and ancillary works of Chanauta-Krishnanagar feeder road (20 km).

Bardibas- Jaleshwor and Janakpur-Dhanushadham Feeder Road Project [UNCDF - NEP/89/C03 & UNDP - NEP/93/027]

The project comprised upgrading and construction of 42.5 km Bardibas-Jaleswor Road and upgrading of 16 km Janakpur - Dhanushadham Road and 3 bridges. The construction cost of civil works was about NRs. 300 million. The scope of services were design of 47km Bardibas-Jaleswor road to feeder road standard with bituminous surfacing and 25m RCC bridge over Gerukhi Khola and construction supervision of both Bardibas-Jaleswor and Janakpur -Dhanushadham (16 km) roads and bridges.

Biratnagar-Rangeli Road Feasibility Study

The study was undertaken for feasibility assessment of road rehabilitation and replacement of existing wooden bridges in 22 km Biratnagar - Rangeli Road. The road alignment crosses several drainage channels, streams and rivers of which Judi, Cheka and Chisang are the major ones. These rivers were provided with wooden bridges. The bituminous road has deteriorated to the extent requiring rehabilitation. The scope of services include geotechnical investigation of 3 bridge sites (Judi, Cheka and Chisang), hydrological study of bridge sites and other crossings, socio-economic and traffic studies of the road for feasibility study for upgrading. Approximate cost estimate of the project was NRs. 175 million.

Rehabilitation of Banepa-Panauti Road

Design for rehabilitation of Banepa - Panauti road (6.5 km) including two bridges - Punyamata (37m) and Bansdol Khola (10 m) with existing wooden decking. The road had suffered serious pavement damages due to drainage problems and impact of urbanization. The wooden bridges were in depleted state.

Project for Construction of Sindhuli Road, Design and Construction Supervision of Section I and Design of Section IV

The implementation of 159 km Sindhuli Road is divided into four sections. The scope of work carried out include detail engineering surveys (using GPS and total station method) and preparation of digital terrain model (DTM) maps of road alignment (37 km in Section I and 50 km in Section II) and bridge sites; geotechnical investigation of bridge sites by drilling, in-situ tests and calculation of bearing capacity; and design and construction supervision of road (with gravel and DBST surfacing) and bridge works in Section I and Section IV. The bridges include Bhogate (60 m), Karkare (30 m), Ratu (105 m), Sindhuse (60 m), Buka (60 m), Kamala (70 m), Gadauli (35 m), Roshi Khola (83 m), Dapcha No 1 and 2 (each 25 m), Narke Khola (53 m), Daune Khola (53 m) etc.

Arniko Highway Project, Phase II, Package 2 Works

The scope of services were two fold (i) Detailed engineering design for rehabilitation of road pavement and off-road structures (landslides stabilization, gully control, river training, and bridge rehabilitation) in Arniko Highway, Sector 3 from Dolalghat to Barhabise (31 km). Detailed tasks involved surveys (engineering, road inventory, bridge condition etc); pavement investigation and evaluation; selection of rehabilitation options of pavement and off-road structures on the basis of technical and economic analysis; detailed design of pavement rehabilitation with emulsion aggregate mix (EAM) base and crushed stone base overlay, bituminous premix wearing course and DBST shoulders, road side drains, culverts, causeways, retaining structures, landslides stabilization, slope protection, gully control, bridge rehabilitation, bioengineering; cost estimates and BOQ; preparation of technical specifications separately for pavement and off-road structures; and (ii) Check Engineer to advise the supervision team on design aspects, design of additional works, occasional inspection of construction activities during construction phase of the project, involving two construction contracts of about NRs 330 million for pavement and off - road works. Apart from others, design of additional works also included site investigation and design of Awale Khlola Bridge (12 m span) near Lamosangu, which was damaged by flood.

Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project, First YearPeriodic Maintenance Program [IDA Credit No. 2578 - NEP]

The scope of services included design and construction supervision forPeriodic maintenance and upgrading/rehabilitation of 110 km highway and feeder roads of the strategic road network. It included resealing of Hetauda – Narayanghat Road (75 km), regraveling of Tansen – Harthok (11 km) section of Tansen - Tamghas Road and rehabilitation/upgrading of Ataria – Chaudhar (26 km) section of East-West Highway. The nature of maintenance work on Hetauda–Narayanghat road included resealing with DBST after pre-treatments including localized pavement reconstruction/strengthening and drainage improvement. While rehabilitation/upgrading of Ataria- Chaudhar road section included geometry improvement from single to double lane standard along with partial to full reconstruction of pavement with subbase, wet mix crushed stone base and DBST wearing course; drainage improvement; retaining structures; minor road junctions etc. Similarly,Periodic maintenance on Tansen – Harthok road included formation reshaping, subgrade improvement and gravel pavement (subbase + gravel wearing course); and other works like drainage improvement, retaining structures, gully protection and erosion control; landslide stabilization/slope protection using bioengineering techniques. In addition the scope of work also included design for improvement of 16 km, Kothi-Taulihawa section of Lumbini–Taulihawa Road to bituminous standard with DBST surfacing. The works were carried out 4 contracts (3 NCB and 1 ICB contracts of total cost about NRs 265 million). While all the works were accomplished on time, the rehabilitation/upgrading of 26 km Ataria-Chaudhar section of East-West Highway was completed in a record time of 15 months. The quality of construction work on this road became exemplary to Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project.

Detail Survey and Design of District Gravel Road and Flood Protection Works

Detail survey and design for (i) upgrading of 9 km Sanischare - Hasandaha Road to gravel standard in Morang district and (ii) flood protection works at Timai River to protect Timai Refugee Camp in Jhapa district. The project was designed on participatory approach in which project beneficiaries were actively involved in design and construction. The project was a part of Environmental Protection and Rehabilitation in Areas Hosting Asylum Seekers from Bhutan, Refugees - Affected Areas Rehabilitation Programme. Approximate construction cost of the project was NRs. 10 million.

Bishnumati Link Road Project [ADB Loan No-1240 NEP (SF)]

The Bishnumati Link Road (BLR) was proposed to provide link from Kalimati in the south-west of Kathmandu to the Balaju Road in the north, largely following the Bishnumati river bank. It would facilitate the predominant axis of movement north-south between Kathmandu and Patan, which is forecasted to accentuate with the expansion of urban development south of Patan. Additionally, it would relieve traffic congestion in the historic core area of Kathmandu. The road would further provide opportunity to improve the environment of Bishnumati river corridor. BLR will cover a length of about 3 km with a 20 m right of way to incorporate two 4 m wide road lanes, two 3 m parking cycle lanes and two 3 m utility reserves. The road will also encompass a 60 m skew bridge over Bishnumati River. Services include surveys and investigation, design and preparation of PQ and bid documents of the project works. The construction cost of the project was estimated as NRs. 300 million.

Arniko Highway Project, Phase I, Package 2 Road Corridor Works

Design and construction supervision of road corridor works for rehabilitation of 27km section of Arniko Highway from Dhulikhel to Dolalghat. Nature of rehabilitation work included road side and other drainage (culverts, causeways), retaining structures, landslides stabilization, gully and torrent control, river training, bridge rehabilitation. Approximate value of construction works was NRs 66 million.

Second Road Improvement Project [ADB/Loan No. 982 - NEP (SF)] - Rapti & Sagarmatha Roads

Rapti Road component included improvement of Lamahi - Tulsipur (47 km) and Tulsipur - Sallyan (63 km) roads to feeder road standard with bituminous and gravel surfacing, whilst Sagarmatha Road component included design of new feeder road Gaighat-Diktel – Okhaldhunga (191 km).The scope of services include detailed engineering design; preparation of pre-qualification and tender documents and technical specifications for upgrading of 130 km Rapti roads and Sharda Khola bridge (60 m). The design of upgrading work included geometric improvement, drainage improvement and maintenance, pavement with DBST wearing course for surface upgrading to bituminous standard and gravel pavement (subbase+gravel wearing course) for upgrading to gravel standard, landslides stabilization and bioengineering measures. The design for Sagarmatha road included geometry design of alignment, drainage, retaining structures, and pavement with DBST wearing course; and design of RCC and Steel bridges (Sun Koshi, 131 m and Dudha Koshi, 110 m; and Adheri Khola, 20 m; Tuwa Khola, 21m; and Sapsu Khola, 60m). The scope of services also included VOC and project benefit monitoring and evaluation (PBME) studies for which field experimentation on gravel loss, maintenance cost for gravel surfacing were also performed at selected sites on Lamahi – Tulsipur Road.

Second Road Improvement Project - Road Improvement & Maintenance Components [ADB/Loan No. 982 - NEP (SF)]

Design and construction supervision of improvement, maintenance and rehabilitation of about 700 km roads and highways of strategic road network, which comprised of Hetauda - Birgunj (63 km), EWH Km 0-78 (78 km) and EWH Km 218 - 267 (49 km) for improvement and maintenance of EWH Km 267 - 366 (99km), Butwal - Kohalpur (236 km), Mugling-Pokhara (75 km) and Kathmandu Roads (total 114km comprising Kathmandu-Kakani, Kathmandu-Banepa, Kathmandu-Thankot, Kathmandu-Dakhshinkali, Kathmandu-Godavari and parts of Ring Road). Nature of job comprised of geometric improvement, drainage maintenance and rehabilitation, pavement strengthening/maintenance, landslides stabilization etc. The nature of road improvement works consisted of geometric improvement; partial to full reconstruction of pavement with DBST and bituminous premix surfacing; improvement of drainage, slope stabilization. While, the pavement maintenance works included resealing with SBST/DBST after pre-treatment and resurfacing with bituminous premix overlays. The total value of road improvement and maintenance works was about US $ 40 million and comprised 3 ICB and 15 LCB contracts.

Road Flood Rehabilitation Project-River Training and Protection works Along East West Highway (Eastern and Central Regions)

Design and construction supervision of river training and flood protection works as means of rehabilitation of major damages caused by 1987 flood at eight locations of river crossings on central and eastern sectors of the East West Highway. Various types of river training and flood protection works were designed and implemented. The river crossings are Kali, Kamal, Kerkha, Biring in the Eastern Region and Kamala, Lal Bakeya, East Rapti and Manahari in the Central Region. The construction cost of the project was approximately NRs. 130 million.

Arun Access Road Project

The project was for detail design of access road to a major hydropower project in eastern Nepal. After completion of feasibility study detail design of the project was carried out. The design phase services include geotechnical investigation, construction materials survey, bridge site investigation by geophysical method for 172 km hill road alignment from Basantpur to Num, the proposed site of the Arun III Hydroelectric Project (340 MW).

Detailed Engineering Design of Tansen – Chilandi – Bagnas – Jorbadi Road

The proposed road serves a major hinterland of Tansen, a major town in Western Development Region. The services were provided for survey and design of 16 km road.

Malekhu–Mugling Road Reconstruction Project

Malekhu-Mugling (40 km) section of Prithivi Highway was under reconstruction including widening to two lanes. The scope of services included pavement investigation and quality control testing of materials during construction.

Naubise - Malekhu Road Reconstruction Project

Naubise-Malekhu (44 km) section of Prithivi Highway was under reconstruction including widening to two lanes. The scope of services included geotechnical investigation of road realignment section at ch 2+630.

Arun Access Study Project

The project was for feasibility study of access road to a major hydropower project in eastern Nepal. The scope of services include alignments study (total 295 km), preliminary design and cost estimates for feasibility study of 172 km road proposed to provide access to project site of Arun III Hydroelectric Project.

Road Improvement Project, East-West Highway: Belbari to Chuharwa (km 78 to km 218)

The project was for the improvement of 132 km eastern sector of the East – West Highway to two lanes. Services were provided for assessment of road condition after the flood effect of monsoon 1987, pavement investigation and evaluation, pavement design for upgrading, reconstruction and widening of road to double lane, preparation of technical specifications and tender documents for ICB contract. The project cost was about US $ 12 million.

Pavement Evaluation of Hetauda–Narayanghat Road

The road forms one of the sectors of the East-West Highway in Central Development Region. Services were provided for pavement investigation and evaluation in initial 30 km section from Hetauda to Manahari.

Reconstruction of Prithivi Highway, Naubise–Mugling Sector (Design Phase)

The scope of services were pavement investigation and material survey of existing road from Naubise to Mugling (84 km) for design of reconstruction including widening to double lanes.