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Thirteen concrete, 17 suspension bridges built in Bhojpur since 2015

The Koshi Province government constructed these infrastructures across the district with substantial investment aiming to improve transportation service and enhance access to essential services for local residents.
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BHOJPUR, Feb 18: A total of 13 concrete bridges and 17 suspension bridges have been built in Bhojpur district following the implementation of federalism in 2015. 



The Koshi Province government constructed these infrastructures across the district with substantial investment aiming to improve transportation service and enhance access to essential services for local residents.


According to Rajanraj Reddy, chief of Infrastructure Development Office, a concrete bridge over the Pikhuwa River was built at the cost of Rs 75 million, while bridges over the Aari River and the Behere River have been constructed at the cost of Rs 30 million and Rs 35 million respectively. 


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Reddy further shared that similar bridges were completed over the Khalde Pikhuwa River and Raute River with the investment of Rs 25 million and Rs 35 million respectively. 


Likewise, concrete bridges were made over the Kawa River and the Shyama River at Rs 75 million and Rs 34.2 million respectively, informed Reddy. 


Concrete bridges were also developed over the Bangkhuwa River at the cost of Rs 22.5 million, over the Gankhuwa River at Rs 45 million, over the Siktel River at Rs 40 million, over the Ekhuwa River at Rs 66 million and over the Chirkhuwa River at Rs 56.3 million.


Another concrete bridge at Tamutarmaru, being built at the investment of Rs 63.5 million, is nearing completion, he added.


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