Reconstruction of Dodhara Chandani suspension bridge estimated to cost Rs 200 million

MAHENDRANAGAR: The reconstruction of the historic Dodhara Chandani suspension bridge in Kanchanpur is estimated to cost Rs 200 million, according to a preliminary assessment.

Traffic on the suspension bridge over the Mahakali River has remained closed since one of its pillars collapsed in the second week of Ashoj, damaging other sections as well. A technical team led by Kamal Kumar Adhikari, deputy director general of the Suspension Bridge Division, travelled from Kathmandu to assess the damage.

Adhikari said the team had submitted a report detailing the damage and estimated reconstruction costs to the Department of Local Infrastructure.