Road Connectivity Sector Project (RCSP)
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Ministry of Physical Planning and Works Departments of Roads |
The Road Connectivity Sector project was developed in response to the Government's emphasis on expanding the country's transport facilities to remote areas of the country . The roads covered by the project lie in different regions of the country and represent important links that can contribute to poverty reduction as well as district connection . The project will (i) improve and develop road network to induce more efficient movement of goods and passengers and to provide better access to income ,employment opportunities ,education and health facilities; (ii) support development of private sector capabilities to carry out road improvement and (iii)improve road safety . The project will improve (i) abou 227 km of 3 Sample roads comprising Tamakoshi-Manthali –Khurkot (55 Km),Syaphrubesi-Trisuli- Galchhi (89 Km) and Phidim- Taplejung Road (83 Km); and about 500 km of non-sample roads that will be identified in accordance with the selection criteria .
Services being provided includes Preparation of feasibility study consisting of technical ,economic ,social, resettlement ,road safety and environmental assessment; preparation of detailed engineering design, including updating the Resettlement Plan (RP) for the sample roads and preparation of RPs; preparation of tender documents ;and evaluation of bids of civil works; Construction supervision and contract administration; Implementation and monitoring of social and environment aspects; Preparation and implementation of a road safety improvement program |
