NAWALPUR: The task of blacktopping in the eastern section of Narayangarh-Butwal road stretch along the East-West Highway has gained momentum.

Blacktopping has completed in 18.5 kilometers out of 65 kilometers from Gaidakot to Daunne in the eastern section.

According to contract manager of the China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited Rakesh Jha, one side blacktopping with sub-base, construction of large bridges and walls along the road stretch and rivulet banks are being carried out.

He informed that road expansion works are being carried out in a way to complete one-side blacktopping in 42-km section in next two months.

He shared that emphasis has been laid on expediting the construction of big structures along the road.

“Four out of five kilometers in Daunne has been expanded by cutting the mountain area”, he said, adding, “Works are being expedited to complete soil cutting in remaining one kilometer section in next one month”.

Now the road expansion has gained momentum from Bhedabari to Jharahi khola of Gandakot as well as in Rajahar of Devchuli, Danda Bazaar of Kawaswoti and Kawaswoti Bazaar area.