Kamala River bridge construction nears completion after 15 years, set to open by November

The under-construction Kamala River Bridge. Kathmandu, November 13 Construction of the Kamala River bridge, which connects Siraha and Dhanusha districts along the long-delayed Postal Highway, has reached its final stage after nearly 15 years. Krishna Kumar Mahato, chief of the Postal Highway Directorate in Janakpur, said construction and repair work had been completed and the installation of expansion joints was nearing completion.

According to Mahato, workers are currently building approach roads by filling soil on both sides of the bridge, constructing embankments and installing railings. Work has been expedited following special attention from the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure. The ministry stepped up its involvement after Onlinekhabar published a report titled ‘ For 15 years, Kamala Bridge has been a promise that never ends’ on October 29.

Physical Infrastructure Minister Sunil Lamsal had posted on social media that same night, claiming the bridge would come into operation by November.