Nepal: North-South Fast Track Road Project
The technical assistance will help prepare an investment program which will improve road linkage of the East-West highway to North-South Corridor and thereby strengthen road connectivity to major economic activities center and neighboring countries. It will increase the capacity and efficiency of the road network in the country and promote economic growth, better access to rural produce, and domestic as well as regional trade. This will improve transport reliability and provide cost-effective transport links and bring considerable savings in both travel time and costs.
| PROJECT DETAILS | ||
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Commitment Date Funding Type Country Sector Status Total Cost |
2 Nov 2006 Technical Assistance Nepal Transport/Road Closed $1.10 million | |
| KEY OUTPUTS |
Comprehensive report on the feasibility of the north–south fast-track road in respect of its engineering, economic, environmental, and social and resettlement aspects Preliminary design of preferred alignment and draft procurement contracts Investment plan for sections of road that are economically viable, technically feasible, and socially and environmentally sound Identified needs of the Department of Roads for further capacity building, based on completed and ongoing programs Program for preventing HIV/AIDS and human trafficking along the project roads |
| FINANCING |
$850,000 (Japan Special Fund) $250,000 (Government of Nepal) |
