Fiscal Nepal
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KATHMANDU: Breaking the annual trend of rushed, low-quality repairs at the fiscal year’s end, the government has begun accelerated road maintenance in Kathmandu during winter, aiming to make streets safer, smoother, and more durable. The Kathmandu Road Division Office confirmed that pothole filling and blacktopping works across major road networks have been intensified from the start of the winter season.
For years, Kathmandu’s streets have faced severe public criticism due to potholes, waterlogging, and hasty resurfacing carried out in Asar merely to exhaust unspent budgets. This time, according to officials, the focus is shifting toward timely repairs and higher-quality construction.
Winter Repairs Begin Early
The Road Division said repair teams are currently active on key corridors, filling potholes, leveling damaged patches, and conducting blacktopping works in phases.
“Major roads in the capital are receiving priority, and the winter season is being used strategically for faster and more reliable repair work,” officials said.
Minister Ghising Pushes for Clean and Safe Urban Roads
Physical Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kulman Ghising stated that the government has initiated regular maintenance across Kathmandu Valley under the goal of developing a clean, beautiful, and safe city.
He reaffirmed that the ministry is committed to making road repairs routine rather than reactive.
“We will ensure road maintenance is effective, continuous, and up to engineering standards. Development works done early help mobilize capital expenditure and also improve construction quality,” Minister Ghising noted.
Annual Budget of Rs 10 Billion for Road Maintenance
The government allocates around Rs 10 billion every year for national road maintenance. Officials say that starting repairs at the beginning of winter—rather than rushing at the fiscal year’s end—helps ensure that capital expenditure is utilized properly while delivering longer-lasting roads.
With the fresh winter repairs underway, residents of Kathmandu may finally experience smoother and safer roads without waiting for the monsoon-flooded potholes or the last-minute Asar rush that has dominated road management for years.
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