Nepal: Road Connectivity Project (formerly Road Connectivity Sector II)
This project preparatory technical assistance provides a continuation of the Road Connectivity Sector 1 Project, necessary in the preparation of project design and feasibility studies for the Road Connectivity Project (RCP). The RCP improved Nepal’s accessibility and connectivity to district headquarters and international markets through an upgraded/rehabilitated Strategic Road Network. It also created an alternative east-west highway link between eastern Nepal and the remainder of the country.
| PROJECT DETAILS | ||
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Commitment Date Funding Type Country Sector Status Total Cost |
3 Mar 2010 Technical Assistance Nepal Transport/Road Closed $800,000 | |
| KEY OUTPUTS |
267 km of national highway and feeder roads improved and 21 road bridges constructed Procurement functions of Department of Roads staff strengthened through training in contracts, management, and technical subjects |
| FINANCING |
$200,000 (Government of Nepal) $600,000 (Japan Special Fund) |
