Nepal: South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Highway Enhancement Project (Kakarbhitta-Laukahi)

The project will upgrade the road to a two-lane dual carriageway to accommodate the increasing traffic demand, with improved geometry, pavement, drainage, road safety, and climate- and disaster-resilient features. Grade separation or traffic signal will be adopted at junctions to improve safety for vulnerable road users including women and children who are more likely to walk, cycle or use public transport. River training and bank protection works will minimize the risk of erosion.